Description

This Hot Honey Chicken Plate is a crispy, sweet, and spicy chicken recipe that’s bursting with bold flavor. Featuring golden chicken coated in a sticky hot honey sauce, this easy dinner is perfect for weeknights, meal prep, or entertaining. If you love sweet and spicy chicken recipes, this dish is a must-try.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken breast or thighs
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
1 tsp onion powder
1 cup flour or breadcrumbs
2 eggs, beaten
Oil for frying

Hot Honey Sauce:

1/3 cup honey
2–3 tbsp hot sauce (adjust to taste)
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes
1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
2 tbsp butter

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Instructions

Season chicken with salt, pepper, paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
Set up a breading station with beaten eggs and flour or breadcrumbs.
Dip chicken into eggs, then coat in flour or breadcrumbs, pressing gently to adhere.
Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and cook chicken until golden brown and fully cooked through. Remove and set aside.
In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Stir in honey, hot sauce, red pepper flakes, and apple cider vinegar. Simmer for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
Drizzle or toss the cooked chicken in the hot honey sauce until well coated.
Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

Use panko breadcrumbs for extra crunch.Adjust spice level by increasing or reducing hot sauce and chili flakes.Air fry or bake the chicken for a lighter option.