Description
This Hot Honey Barbecue Platter features crispy fried chicken breasts paired with tender, slow-cooked baby back ribs glazed in a sweet and spicy hot honey BBQ sauce. Accompanied by classic sides like coleslaw, cornbread, and grilled vegetables, this hearty meal is perfect for BBQ lovers craving a mix of heat and sweetness in every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 ½ cups all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Vegetable oil (for frying)
Ribs and Sauce
- 2 racks baby back ribs
- ¼ cup BBQ seasoning or dry rub
- ½ cup BBQ sauce (your favorite brand)
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Sides
- Coleslaw
- Cornbread or garlic bread
- Grilled vegetables
Instructions
- Prepare the Ribs: Preheat your grill or oven to 300°F (150°C). Rub both sides of the ribs evenly with BBQ seasoning or dry rub to infuse them with flavor.
- Cook the Ribs: Place the ribs on the grill or in the oven and cook slowly for 2 to 2.5 hours until they become tender and juicy. During the last 10 minutes of cooking, brush the ribs generously with BBQ sauce to create a sticky glaze.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Stir occasionally until the mixture is warmed through and well combined. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the level of spiciness based on your preference.
- Soak the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a bowl with buttermilk, ensuring they are fully submerged. Let them soak for at least 30 minutes to tenderize and add moisture.
- Prepare the Coating: In another bowl, mix the all-purpose flour with paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper to create a flavorful dredging mixture for the chicken.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat vegetable oil in a deep pan over medium heat. Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and dredge each piece thoroughly in the flour mixture, coating evenly. Carefully fry the chicken breasts, cooking about 5 to 7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through internally.
- Drain Excess Oil: Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oil and place on paper towels to drain any excess oil and keep the coating crispy.
- Assemble the Platter: Arrange the fried chicken and BBQ ribs on a large serving platter. Drizzle the prepared hot honey sauce generously over both the chicken and ribs to enhance the flavor.
- Add Sides and Serve: Garnish the platter with coleslaw, cornbread or garlic bread, and grilled vegetables. Serve immediately with extra hot honey sauce on the side for dipping to enjoy the full experience of this flavorful barbecue feast.
Notes
- For extra tenderness, you can marinate the chicken in buttermilk overnight.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce in the honey sauce to suit your spice preference.
- If you prefer, ribs can be cooked entirely in the oven instead of on the grill.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken is cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Feel free to swap out sides based on preference, such as potato salad or baked beans.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 2 hours 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying and Grilling
- Cuisine: American
