Description
This irresistible hot honey chicken recipe delivers a perfect balance of sweet and spicy flavors. Crispy chicken is coated in a mouthwatering hot honey glaze, making it a quick and easy dinner option. Enjoy this gourmet dish at home with this simple guide.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup vegetable oil
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Sriracha or Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- Optional: Red pepper flakes for extra heat
- Optional: Sesame seeds and chopped chives for garnish
Instructions
- In a bowl, toss chicken pieces with flour, salt, and pepper until coated.
- Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken to the skillet and cook for 5-7 minutes, or until golden brown and cooked through. Remove chicken from skillet and set aside.
- In the same skillet, combine honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and minced garlic.
- Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes, stirring, until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Return the chicken to the skillet and toss to coat evenly with the hot honey glaze.
- If desired, stir in red pepper flakes for extra spice.
- Serve the irresistible hot honey chicken immediately, garnished with sesame seeds and chives if desired.
Notes
- For crispier chicken, ensure the oil is hot before adding the chicken.
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the spice level of your hot honey chicken.
- This recipe is versatile; try it with chicken thighs or wings for a different take on hot honey chicken.
- Serve your irresistible hot honey chicken over rice or with your favorite side dishes.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Fried
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 100mg