American · Dinner

Hot Honey Chicken

Crisp oven-baked chicken thigh pieces tossed in a sticky hot honey glaze of honey, chilli flakes, hot sauce and vinegar.

Not yet ratedThis recipe has no ratings yet 45 min total Serves 4 servings Medium
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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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  1. 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.

  2. Brush the hot tray with the oil, spread the chicken on it and bake for 20 minutes, turning once at 10 minutes.

  3. Meanwhile simmer the honey, chilli flakes, hot sauce, vinegar and butter for 2 minutes.

  4. 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.

471Calories
38gProtein
37gCarbs
19gFat
1gFibre
17gSugar
840mgSodium

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