Creating the Jalapeno Honey Drenched Crispy Fried Chicken Sandwich can be straightforward if you follow these simple steps:

For the Jalapeno Honey:

1. Prepare Jalapeno Honey: In a small saucepan, combine the honey, sliced jalapenos, and apple cider vinegar.
2. Heat: Warm the mixture over low heat for about 10 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld.
3. Cool: Remove from heat and let it cool. Strain out the jalapenos if you prefer a smoother honey.

For the Chicken Sandwich:

1. Marinate Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a bowl and pour the buttermilk over them. Let them marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes.
2. Prepare Breading: In a separate bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper.
3. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat about 1 inch of oil over medium-high heat until it reaches 350°F (175°C).
4. Bread the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the buttermilk and coat it thoroughly in the flour mixture.
5. Fry Chicken: Carefully place the breaded chicken in the hot oil. Fry for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until golden brown and cooked through.
6. Drain: Once cooked, remove the chicken and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to remove excess oil.
7. Toast Buns: Lightly toast the hamburger buns in the same skillet until golden brown.
8. Assemble: Place a piece of fried chicken on each bun, drizzle generously with jalapeno honey, and top with lettuce and tomato.