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A plate of crispy hot honey chicken drizzled with a rich amber sauce

Quick way to grow with Hot Honey Chicken

This hot honey chicken recipe is a fast and flavorful meal that's perfect for a weeknight. It combines crispy chicken with a spicy and sweet glaze.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs boneless, skinless
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp salt
  • 0.5 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil for frying
Hot Honey Sauce
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce or more, to taste
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 0.5 tsp red pepper flakes optional

Equipment

  • skillet
  • shallow dish
  • tongs or spatula

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Pat dry the chicken thighs and cut them into 1-inch pieces. In a shallow dish, combine flour, salt, black pepper, paprika, and garlic powder, then dredge the chicken pieces in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the floured chicken in a single layer and cook for 4-5 minutes per side, until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Make the Hot Honey Sauce
  1. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Add honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and red pepper flakes (if using). Stir constantly until the sauce is smooth and slightly thickened, about 2-3 minutes.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return the cooked chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly in the hot honey sauce. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can double-fry the chicken. Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.