Hot honey chicken: Discover the secret to irresistible flavor!
Hot honey chicken is a delicious dish that combines the sweetness of honey with a spicy kick, creating an irresistible flavor that will leave you wanting more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking and Searing
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp hot sauce
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix together honey, hot sauce, soy sauce, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Coat the chicken thighs with the honey mixture.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat and sear the chicken thighs for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Transfer the chicken to a baking dish and pour any remaining sauce over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust the amount of hot sauce to your preferred spice level.
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg