I am excited to share some fantastic chicken recipes with you today. If you love chicken that’s got a kick of sweet heat and a wonderful crunch, you are in the right place.
I’ve put together two amazing hot honey chicken recipes that are simple to make and packed with flavor, perfect for any meal you are planning.
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Crispy Hot Honey Feta Chicken Dinner
This recipe combines tender, crispy chicken with creamy, salty feta cheese and a sticky, spicy honey sauce.
It’s a truly tasty meal that is easy to put together any night of the week for you and your family.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Feta Cheese for Balance: The salty and tangy feta cheese adds a bright element that perfectly balances the sweet and spicy hot honey.
- Homemade Hot Honey: You can easily make hot honey by mixing your favorite hot sauce with honey. Adjust the amount to your taste.
- Achieving Crispy Chicken: Make sure your pan is hot enough before adding the chicken to get a nice, golden-brown crust.
What You Need
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 4 oz feta cheese, crumbled
- 1/4 cup hot honey (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp olive oil
⏱️ Time: Prep: 15 mins, Cook: 25 mins🍽️ Yields: 4 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Prep the Chicken Coating
In a medium bowl, mix together the all-purpose flour, garlic powder, paprika, salt, and black pepper. Add your chicken pieces to this bowl and toss them until each piece is fully covered with the flour mixture.
Step 2: Cook Chicken Until Crispy
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Once the oil is hot, add the coated chicken pieces. Cook for about 6-8 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is golden brown and cooked all the way through.
Step 3: Finish and Serve Warm
Take the cooked chicken off the heat. Drizzle it generously with your hot honey, making sure every piece gets some sweet heat. Sprinkle the crumbled feta cheese over the top right before you serve it.
📝 Final Note
This chicken is fantastic served with a light green salad or some fluffy white rice. Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Crispy Baked Hot Honey Chicken Meal
Get perfectly crispy chicken right from your oven with this easy recipe.
The hot honey glaze bakes onto the chicken, creating a delicious sweet and spicy crust you will really enjoy.
Key Ingredients & Tips
- Baking for Crispy Texture: Using a wire rack on your baking sheet helps air flow around the chicken, making it extra crispy all over.
- Cornstarch for Crunch: Adding a bit of cornstarch to the flour coating helps create an even crunchier crust on your baked chicken.
- Building the Glaze: Baste the chicken with the hot honey glaze during the last baking stages to build up a thick, sticky, and flavorful layer.
What You Need
- 1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or drumsticks
- 1/2 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1/2 tsp chili powder
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tbsp melted butter
⏱️ Time: Prep: 10 mins, Cook: 30 mins🍽️ Yields: 4 servings
How to Make It
Step 1: Prepare Chicken for Baking
Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). In a shallow dish, mix the all-purpose flour, cornstarch, onion powder, chili powder, salt, and pepper. Coat each chicken piece thoroughly with this mixture. Place the coated chicken on a wire rack that is set over a baking sheet.
Step 2: Bake and Apply Glaze
Bake the chicken for 20 minutes. While it bakes, mix the hot honey, apple cider vinegar, and melted butter to make your glaze. Take the chicken out of the oven, brush it well with the glaze, then return it to the oven for another 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and wonderfully crispy.
Step 3: Serve This Warm Meal
Let the baked chicken rest for a few minutes before you serve it. This dish is excellent with roasted vegetables or a comforting side of mashed potatoes.
📝 Final Note
If you prefer more heat, feel free to add an extra dash of your favorite hot sauce to the honey glaze mixture. Enjoy this chicken while it’s warm and crispy!
