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Ingredients

2 cups shortening, or as needed ⅓ cup honey 3 tablespoons white vinegar ¾ cup all-purpose flour 2 teaspoons poultry seasoning ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper 8 cut up chicken pieces salt and pepper to taste

Nutrition Info

306 calories carbohydrate: 22.9 g cholesterol: 58.2 mg fat: 14.9 g fiber: 0.5 g protein: 19.7 g saturatedFat: 3.9 g servingSize: - sodium: 55.2 mg sugar: 11.6 g transFat: : - unsaturatedFat: : -

Melt shortening to a depth of 1/2 inch in a large heavy skillet to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C). Whisk together the honey and white vinegar, set aside. Whisk together the flour, poultry seasoning, and cayenne pepper in a bowl.
Season the chicken pieces with salt and black pepper. Roll chicken in the flour mixture to coat evenly, shake off excess. Place the chicken in the preheated skillet, and cook until a light brown crust forms, about 3 minutes per side. Turn the chicken pieces over and brown on the other side.
Reduce heat to low. Cover the skillet, cook until the meat is no longer pink at the bone and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted near the bone should read 165 degrees F (74 degrees C).
Remove the cover, turn up the heat, and continue to cook, turning as needed, until the chicken is evenly browned and crisp, about 5 minutes. Pour off most of the shortening. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken and cook over medium-low heat, turning chicken pieces to coat, until liquid thickens, about 5 minutes.

8 pieces

Sticky, sweet, tangy, and a little zippy if you prefer, this is a local favorite.