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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 recipe provides a quick and flavorful way to prepare hot honey chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal or a casual gathering. It delivers a delicious balance of sweet and spicy notes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1.5 lbs chicken thighs
  • ½ cup all-purpose flour
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ¼ tsp black pepper
  • 2 tbsp vegetable oil
Hot Honey Sauce
  • ¼ cup honey
  • 2 tbsp hot sauce e.g., Frank's RedHot
  • 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp butter

Equipment

  • Paper towels
  • Shallow dish
  • Whisk
  • Large skillet
  • Tongs
  • Small saucepan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure a crispy skin.
  2. In a shallow dish, whisk together the flour, paprika, garlic powder, salt, and black pepper.
Cooking the Chicken
  1. Dredge each chicken thigh in the flour mixture, shaking off any excess.
  2. Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
  3. Once hot, carefully place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and cook for 6-8 minutes until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 5-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
  5. Remove the cooked chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Making the Hot Honey Sauce
  1. In a small saucepan, combine the honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and butter.
  2. Bring the mixture to a simmer over medium heat, stirring until the butter is melted and the sauce is well combined.
  3. Reduce the heat to low and keep warm.
Serving
  1. Toss the cooked chicken thighs in the hot honey sauce until evenly coated.
  2. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

For extra spice, add a pinch of cayenne pepper to the flour mixture. This dish pairs well with rice, mashed potatoes, or a simple green salad.