- Ingredients FOR HOT HONEY SAUCE: 1/4 cup honey, 2tbsp unsalted butter and 1 1/2 tbsp of your favorite hot sauce.

- Method:

• In a small saicepan over low heat, combine the honey, butter and hot sauce. heat, stirring occasionally, until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth. Set aside.

- Ingredients FOR CHICKEN: 3/4 cup all purpose flour, 1/4 cup cornstarch, 1 tsp garlic powder, 2 tsp onion powder, 2 tsp smoked paprika, 1 tbsp kosher salt, 1 tsp freshly ground black pepper, 1 cup buttermilk, 4 boneless, skinless chiccken thighs canola oil, 1/2 cup mayonnaise, 4 brioche hamburger buns, 4 butter lettuce leaves and 16 dill pickle chips.

- Method:

• In a medium bowl, whisk together the flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, 1 teaspoon of the onion powder, 1 teaspoon of the paprika, the salt and pepper, in a separate bowl, whisk together the buttermilk, garlic, remaining teaspoon of onion powder and the remaining paprika.
• Heat a 2-inch depth of canola oil in a heavy-bottomed pot over medium-high heat until it registers 375° degress on a deep fry thermometer. While the oil heats, prepare the chicken dip each chicken thigh into the buttermilk mixture, letting the excess drip off. Transfer to the bowl containing the dry ingredients and turn to coat all over, then transfer to a rimmed baking shett or plate.
• Line a plate with paper toewls and set nearby. Add chicken to the hot oil and fry, turning once, until golden brown and the internal temperature registers 170°. Transfer to the paper towel-lined plate and let drain, then transfer to a clean bowl and puor the hot honey sauce over. Toss to coat.
• For each sandwich spread both sides of the bun with mayonnaise, then set 1 lettuce leaf on the bottom half of each bun. Top with a piece of chicken and 4 pickles slices. Add the top of the bun and serve immediately.