Description
A delightful blend of sweet and spicy flavors, Hot Honey Chicken features crispy, juicy chicken glazed with a luscious hot honey sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- Chicken thighs or breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1–2 teaspoons chili flakes
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 inch fresh ginger, minced
- Salt (to taste)
- Pepper (to taste)
- Oil (for frying; canola or peanut)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine salt, pepper, minced garlic, and ginger. Rub the mixture all over the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the Breading: Set up three bowls; one with flour, one with beaten eggs, and one with a mix of flour, chili flakes, and a pinch of salt.
- Coat the Chicken: Dredge each piece of chicken in the plain flour, dip it into the egg, then coat it with the flour and chili mixture.
- Fry the Chicken: Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Fry the chicken pieces for about 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
- Make the Hot Honey Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine honey, chili flakes, and a splash of vinegar. Simmer while stirring until it thickens slightly.
- Glaze the Chicken: Remove fried chicken from the skillet and drizzle hot honey sauce generously over it.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve the Hot Honey Chicken hot, garnished with fresh herbs, alongside rice or a salad.
Notes
For a healthier option, consider using whole wheat flour. For a vegan alternative, replace chicken with cauliflower or tofu and use agave syrup mixed with cayenne pepper.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 50g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Hot Honey Chicken, Sweet and Spicy Chicken, Family Recipe, Comfort Food