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Hot Honey Chicken

A deliciously spicy and sweet chicken dish, perfect for a quick dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

Chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken thighs bone-in, skin-on preferred
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
Hot Honey Sauce
  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce adjust to taste
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
For Cooking
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Method
 

Prepare the Chicken
  1. Season the chicken thighs with salt, black pepper, and paprika.
  2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  3. Add the chicken thighs skin-side down and cook for about 7-8 minutes until golden brown.
  4. Flip the chicken and cook for another 7-8 minutes.
  5. Check the internal temperature; it should reach 165°F (75°C).
Make the Hot Honey Sauce
  1. In a small bowl, mix together honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and garlic powder.
  2. Once the chicken is cooked, pour the hot honey sauce over the chicken in the skillet.
  3. Let it simmer for 2-3 minutes to allow the flavors to meld.
Serve
  1. Remove from heat and let rest for a few minutes before serving.
  2. Serve hot, drizzled with extra hot honey sauce if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 3gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 20gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Adjust the level of hot sauce based on your spice preference.

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