Hot Honey Chicken
Crispy fried chicken tossed in a buttery hot honey sauce with bold sweet heat flavor.
Servings: 6
Ingredients
- 1½ lbs chicken breast or thighs cut into pieces
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- ½ cup cornstarch
- 2 eggs
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp paprika
- Smokin Sweet Heat seasoning to taste
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Oil for frying
- ½ cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 2 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and Smokin Sweet Heat seasoning. Dredge the chicken in egg, then coat with the flour and cornstarch mixture. Fry in 350°F oil until golden and crispy, then drain on a wire rack.
- Melt butter in a saucepan and stir in honey, hot sauce, vinegar, and Smokin Sweet Heat seasoning to taste. Simmer briefly until slightly thickened, then toss the chicken in the sauce and serve immediately.
Notes
- Season boldly for best flavor balance
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3 days
- Reheat in the oven or air fryer to restore crispiness
Nutrition
Calories: 390kcal | Carbohydrates: 50g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 8g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 137mg | Sodium: 300mg | Potassium: 500mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 23g | Vitamin A: 401IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 22mg | Iron: 2mg