Hot Honey Chicken
Craving something sweet and spicy? This Hot Honey Chicken is your answer! Juicy chicken coated in a glossy honey sauce with a kick of heat is the ultimate comfort food. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, it’s easy to whip up and sure to satisfy. Make it tonight and taste the magic!
Equipment
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
- Saucepan
- Chef's Knife
- Mixing Bowl
- Wooden Spoon
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast boneless and skinless (2 fillets)
- to taste Salt and pepper to season
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 4 cloves garlic chopped or minced
- 1 1/2 tablespoons chili paste or Sriracha or Frank's Red Hot Sauce
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 3/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper adjust to your taste
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes
Instructions
- Cut the breasts in half horizontally to create 4 fillets. Season each side with salt and pepper. Set aside.
- Place flour in a medium-sized shallow dish. Dredge chicken in flour; shake off excess.
- Heat 1 tablespoon of butter with the oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Place chicken in skillet and cook for 2–3 minutes on each side until golden. Remove chicken and set aside.
- Heat the remaining butter in the pan. Add the garlic and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute.
- Reduce heat to low. Add soy sauce, chili paste (Sriracha or hot sauce), honey, cayenne, and garlic powder. Stir well to combine.
- Add the chicken back into the pan and let simmer in the sauce for a further 30 seconds while coating the chicken with the sauce. Season with the chili flakes to your taste, and a little extra salt and pepper.
- Immediately remove from stove. To serve, slice each piece of chicken into strips and drizzle with the remaining sauce left over in the pan.
Notes
- Adjust to your desired heat preference: Feel free to tailor the spice level to your liking.