Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
Add a sweet and spicy kick to your dinner with this Hot Honey Chicken recipe! Juicy, crispy chicken coated in a luscious honey glaze with a hint of heat is a quick and easy meal everyone will love.
Equipment
- Mixing bowls
- Large skillet or frying pan
- Tongs
- Baking sheet (optional, for oven finish)
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breast cut into bite-sized pieces
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp paprika
- ½ tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp cayenne pepper optional, for extra heat
- 2 eggs beaten
- ½ cup honey
- 1 –2 tbsp hot sauce adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
- Fresh parsley chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season the Chicken:
- Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper.
- Coat the Chicken:
- In one bowl, mix the flour, paprika, garlic powder, and cayenne pepper.
- In a separate bowl, beat the eggs.
- Dip each piece of chicken in the flour mixture, then in the egg, and then back in the flour mixture for an extra crispy coating.
- Fry the Chicken:
- Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken pieces and cook for about 5–7 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove and drain on a paper towel-lined plate.
- Prepare the Hot Honey Sauce:
- In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, and butter. Stir and heat over low heat until the butter is melted and the sauce is smooth.
- Coat the Chicken:
- Drizzle the hot honey sauce over the fried chicken pieces, or toss them in the sauce until evenly coated.
- Serve:
- Serve hot, garnished with fresh parsley for an extra pop of color and flavor.