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A plate of crispy hot honey chicken drizzled with a rich amber sauce

Quick way to grow with Hot Honey Chicken

This recipe provides a quick and delicious way to prepare hot honey chicken, perfect for a weeknight meal. The sweet and spicy glaze coats tender chicken, making a satisfying dish.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 4 people
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken thighs
Hot Honey Glaze
  • 0.5 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 0.5 teaspoon paprika
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt
  • 0.25 teaspoon black pepper

Equipment

  • large skillet
  • small saucepan
  • paper towels

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Pat the chicken thighs dry with a paper towel and season them with salt and pepper.
Cook Chicken
  1. Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat with a tablespoon of oil. Sear the chicken thighs for 5-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through.
Make Glaze
  1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic powder, and paprika. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally, until slightly thickened.
Combine
  1. Pour the hot honey glaze over the cooked chicken in the skillet, tossing to coat evenly. Serve immediately with your favorite sides.

Notes

Serve with rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables. For extra heat, add more hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne pepper to the glaze.