Hot Honey Chicken
Crisp oven-baked chicken thigh pieces tossed in a sticky hot honey glaze of honey, chilli flakes, hot sauce and vinegar.
What to Put on the Table With Hot Honey Chicken
- Coleslaw
- Steamed rice
- Cornbread
- Cold lager
How to Make Hot Honey Chicken
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Heat the oven to 220°C / 430°F with a tray inside. Toss the chicken in the cornflour, then the egg, then the flour mixed with the paprika and salt.
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Brush the hot tray with the oil, spread the chicken on it and bake for 20 minutes, turning once at 10 minutes.
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Meanwhile simmer the honey, chilli flakes, hot sauce, vinegar and butter for 2 minutes.
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Toss the hot chicken in the glaze and serve at once.
A Few Notes
Bake on a preheated tray.
Turn the chicken once.
If your oven runs hot, check at 16 minutes.
Glaze just before serving so the coating stays crisp.
Changing the Recipe
- A dry vermouth keeps for longer than an open bottle of white wine and is the closer swap than a random white left in the fridge; for an alcohol-free version, use the same amount of stock with a squeeze of lemon.
Leftovers
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a 200°C oven for 10 minutes.
Questions and Answers
How long does Hot Honey Chicken take to make?
About 45 minutes in total — 20 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking. The recipe serves 4.
What are the key tips for making Hot Honey Chicken?
Bake on a preheated tray. Turn the chicken once. If your oven runs hot, check at 16 minutes. Glaze just before serving so the coating stays crisp.
What should I serve with Hot Honey Chicken?
Coleslaw; Steamed rice; Cornbread; Cold lager.
How should Hot Honey Chicken be stored?
Keeps in the fridge for 3 days. Reheat in a 200°C oven for 10 minutes.
Is Hot Honey Chicken suitable for a special diet?
This recipe is high-protein. Those labels are checked against the ingredient list, so a dish is only marked when nothing in it contradicts the claim.
How many calories are in Hot Honey Chicken?
About 471 kcal per serving, with 38 g protein, 37 g carbohydrate and 19 g fat. The figures are calculated from the ingredient list and are an estimate.
Hot Honey Chicken Nutrition
Per serving, calculated from the ingredient list. Treat these as an estimate — brands and cuts vary.
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