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

Hot Honey Chicken

This hot honey chicken recipe is quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. Perfect for a weeknight meal, it combines crispy chicken with a sweet and spicy 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
  • 0.5 cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp salt
  • 0.25 tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Hot Honey Glaze
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • paper towels
  • shallow dish
  • whisk
  • large skillet
  • small saucepan

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Pat chicken thighs dry with paper towels. In a shallow dish, whisk together flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper. Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off excess.
Cook the Chicken
  1. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken thighs and cook for 5-7 minutes per side, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
Make the Hot Honey Glaze
  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and butter. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until butter is melted and the sauce is slightly thickened. Taste and adjust hot sauce as needed.
Combine and Serve
  1. Return cooked chicken to the skillet with the hot honey glaze. Toss the chicken to coat evenly. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra crispiness, you can lightly coat the chicken in cornstarch before dredging in flour. This recipe pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a simple green salad.