Ingredients

  • 2 (2 1/2-3 lb) roasting chickens
  • 4 cups buttermilk
  • 1 cup flour
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 cup butter
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup pecans, chopped
  • vegetable oil (for frying)

Method

  • Wash chicken pieces, pat dry. Pour buttermilk into large bowl; add chicken. Cover and refrigerate 1 1/2 hours.
  • Drain chicken. Combine flour, salt, garlic powder and cayenne. Dredge chicken in flour - shaking off excess. Let chicken stand 20 minute.
  • Melt butter over low heat. Stir in honey and bring to a boil. Add pecans and simmer glaze for 15 minutes.
  • Meanwhile heat oil and fry chicken until crisp. Drain on paper towels. Serve with pecan sauce and pour over.