Hot Honey Chicken Thighs Recipe (Spicy Honey Chicken)
User Reviews
5
-
Prep Time
15 mins
-
Cook Time
30 mins
-
Additional Time
20 mins
-
Total Time
1 hr 5 mins
-
Servings
8 pieces
-
Calories
279 kcal
-
Course
Dinner
-
Cuisine
North American
Hot Honey Chicken Thighs Recipe (Spicy Honey Chicken)
Description
This recipe involves marinating chicken thighs in a buttermilk and salt mixture, which tenderizes and flavors the meat. The thighs are then coated with a seasoned combination of panko breadcrumbs, whole wheat flour, paprika, Italian seasoning, and salt, achieving a crispy crust when baked at 425°F.
While the chicken cooks, a honey sauce infused with chili flakes and hot sauce is gently warmed, allowing the spicy flavor to develop before straining. The hot honey drizzle adds sweetness with a spicy kick, complementing the savory crust and juicy interior of the chicken.
The result is a dish with crisp exterior texture and moist, flavorful meat, served best fresh out of the oven. This combination works well for a satisfying dinner with balanced sweetness and heat.
Ingredients
- 8 chicken thighs boneless, skinless
- 1 cup buttermilk can be light
- 2 teaspoons salt divided, sea salt
- Cooking spray oil
- 3 cup panko gluten-free if needed
- ½ cup whole wheat flour gluten-free if needed
- 1 tablespoon paprika
- 1 tablespoon Italian seasoning
- ½ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon chili flakes
- 1 teaspoon hot sauce
Instructions
- Put the chicken thighs into a large bowl. Add the buttermilk and 1 teaspoon of sea salt and mix well. Put the bowl into your fridge for at least 20 minutes (or up to 8 hours.)
- Preheat your oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and spray it generously with spray oil.
- In a shallow bowl, mix the panko, flour, paprika, Italian seasoning, and the remaining teaspoon of salt.
- Working with one piece of chicken at a time, dip it into the panko mixture and make sure that it is well-coated. Put the chicken on the baking sheet then continue to coat the rest.
- Spray the tops of the chicken with oil then put them into your oven and bake for 30 minutes, or until they are crispy and golden.
- While the chicken bakes, make the honey. In a small pan, warm the honey, chili flakes, and hot sauce over medium heat. Once the honey starts to bubble a little, remove the pan from the heat. Let it infuse for 5 minutes then strain the honey through a fine-mesh sieve.
- When the chicken has finished cooking, drizzle it with the hot honey and serve immediately.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8pieces
Amount Per Serving
Calories 279 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 hot honey chicken thigh | |
| Calories | 279kcal | 14% |
| Carbohydrates | 32g | 11% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 6g | 9% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 2g | 10% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 108mg | 36% |
| Sodium | 826mg | 34% |
| Potassium | 367mg | 8% |
| Fiber | 2g | 8% |
| Sugar | 19g | 38% |
| Vitamin A | 378IU | 8% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 58mg | 6% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
You'll Also Love
