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Hot Honey Chicken: The Viral Sweet & Spicy Obsession


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  • Author: Inas Recipes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Description

Golden, ultra-crispy chicken bites tossed in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze for the perfect balance of crunch and heat.


Ingredients

Scale
  • 1 lb chicken thighs or tenders
  • 1 cup flour
  • 1/2 cup cornstarch
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp paprika
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1 tbsp hot sauce
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 1 tsp apple cider vinegar
  • Oil for frying

Instructions

  1. Coat chicken in flour, cornstarch, and spices.
  2. Heat oil to 175°C.
  3. Fry chicken in batches until golden and cooked through.
  4. Drain on a wire rack.
  5. Heat honey, hot sauce, pepper flakes, and vinegar.
  6. Simmer briefly and remove from heat.
  7. Toss chicken with hot honey glaze.
  8. Serve with optional garnish.

Notes

Using cornstarch in the coating ensures an extra crispy texture that holds up beautifully to the sticky glaze.

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Category: Dinner
  • Method: Frying
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 portion
  • Calories: 480
  • Sugar: 18g
  • Sodium: 520mg
  • Fat: 20g
  • Saturated Fat: 5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 40g
  • Fiber: 2g
  • Protein: 30g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg