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Hot Honey Chicken

Hot Honey Chicken

  • Author: Kevin
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Hot Honey Chicken is a deliciously crispy and tender dish featuring juicy chicken thighs coated in a perfectly balanced sweet and spicy honey glaze made from natural ingredients. This recipe offers an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing meal with a sticky, fiery sauce and a crunchy crust, perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients

Scale

Chicken

  • 4 chicken thighs, skin-on

Coating

  • 1 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 large eggs
  • 1 tsp garlic powder (natural)
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika (natural)
  • 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper

Hot Honey Glaze

  • 1/2 cup honey (natural)
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce (natural)
  • 1 tbsp vegetarian Worcestershire sauce (natural)
  • 1/4 tsp smoked paprika (natural)

Frying

  • Oil for frying (such as vegetable or canola oil)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat them dry thoroughly with paper towels to help the coating adhere and ensure a crisp texture when frying.
  2. Set Up Your Breading Station: In one bowl, whisk the eggs until smooth. In another bowl, combine the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken thigh first in the eggs, then coat evenly with the seasoned flour mixture for optimal crunchiness.
  3. Fry Until Golden: Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Carefully place the coated chicken pieces into the hot oil, frying for about 6 to 8 minutes per side depending on thickness, until they achieve a golden color and are cooked through. Remove and drain the chicken on paper towels to keep them crispy.
  4. Make the Hot Honey Glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, warm the honey, hot sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and smoked paprika together. Stir continuously until the mixture is well combined and slightly thickened, about 3 to 4 minutes.
  5. Coat the Chicken: Once the chicken has cooled slightly, gently toss each piece in the hot honey glaze until fully coated, allowing the sticky sauce to cling to the crispy crust for a perfect blend of flavors and textures.

Notes

  • Use skin-on thighs for extra crispiness and flavor.
  • Fry chicken in batches to maintain oil temperature and ensure even crispiness.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce to suit your preferred spice level.
  • Let the chicken rest after frying to lock in juices and keep it tender.
  • Add a final drizzle of honey (natural) before serving to enhance sweetness and shine.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with glaze
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 420mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 12g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 20g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 27g
  • Cholesterol: 110mg

Keywords: hot honey chicken, crispy chicken, spicy chicken, sweet and spicy chicken, honey glaze chicken

Find it online: https://yumwayrecipes.com/hot-honey-chicken/