Hot Honey Chicken Recipe
Hot Honey Chicken combines juicy chicken with a sweet and spicy glaze that’s full of flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners, it’s quick, easy, and sure to be a hit with family and friends.
Equipment
- Large skillet or cast-iron pan
- Small saucepan
- Tongs
- Whisk or spoon
Ingredients
- Chicken
- 4 bone-in skin-on chicken thighs (or boneless, skinless thighs or breasts)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder optional
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Hot Honey Glaze
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 –3 tbsp hot sauce adjust to taste
- 1/2 tsp chili flakes adjust to taste
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- Garnish
- Fresh parsley chopped
Instructions
- Season the Chicken
- Pat dry and season with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Sear the Chicken
- Heat oil in a skillet and cook chicken skin side down until golden and crispy. Set aside.
- Make the Glaze
- In a saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, chili flakes, and vinegar. Simmer for 3–4 minutes.
- Glaze the Chicken
- Return chicken to the skillet, coat in glaze, and simmer for 8–10 minutes.
- Serve
- Transfer to a plate, drizzle with glaze, garnish, and enjoy!
Notes
Use leftover glaze for vegetables