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Crispy, perfectly tender, and swaddled in the most delicious hot honey sauce, this skillet chicken dinner recipe is simple but unbelievably good! My family could eat this every night, it’s just that delicious… and oh so quick and easy to make!

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🥘 What Makes This Recipe So Good

  • Hot honey chicken skillet is super easy to make, and it’s full of incredible flavor. Plus, it only needs a handful of pantry-staple ingredients, like soy sauce and garlic powder and cayenne and a little hot honey. Serve it with some rice or mashed potatoes or Brussels sprouts and you’ve got a delicious dinner in no time at all with practically no effort.
  • If sweet heat is your jam, this is absolutely the recipe for you. Don’t panic, though, it’s not too hot. You can always turn up the heat a little by adding extra cayenne or even a little sriracha to the hot honey sauce. If you prefer to walk on the mild side, opt for a traditional honey instead and add cayenne or red pepper flakes to taste.
  • We used chicken thighs to make our hot honey skillet chicken, but it works for chicken breasts and even chicken tenders, too. You’ll just need to adjust the cook time to allow for the type of chicken you’re cooking. Trust me, no one enjoys overcooked chicken breasts.

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👩🏼‍🍳 Chef’s Tips

  • How do you know when it’s time to flip the chicken thighs over? Good question. When you try to lift the thigh off the skillet, the skin should release super easily. If it sticks to the skillet or you have to really pry it up, it’s not ready yet. Let the chicken sear another minute or so and then try again. If you force them to flip over too early, you’ll leave that crispy skin stuck to the pan!
  • Interested in a hot honey chicken that’s crispy and breaded? Check out the oven-baked hot honey chicken recipe posted on our sister site, Easy Healthy Recipes. Our skillet version is incredible, but it doesn’t have that seasoned crushed-cornflake breading you might be craving.
  • Can’t find hot honey at your grocery store? That’s ok! It’s really easy to make it at home. Depending on the amount of hot honey you want, you’ll need approximately 1 cup of honey, 1-2 tablespoons of red pepper flakes, and 1 tablespoon of apple cider vinegar. Heat the honey, red pepper flakes, and ACV in a small saucepan over low heat and whisk constantly until the mixture begins to simmer. At that point you can remove the saucepan from the heat and set the hot honey aside until you’re ready to use it. If you’re making it in advance, transfer the hot honey to a glass jar, let it cool, then store it in a cool, dry place. If you want to strain the red pepper flakes, you’re welcome to, but I don’t find it necessary.
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Hot Honey Chicken Skillet

Prep:15 minutes minutes

Cook:20 minutes minutes

Total:35 minutes minutes

Tender, juicy chicken, smothered in an irresistible hot honey sauce. It's super easy to make, and delicious with any side!

6 chicken thighs

Ingredients

For the Hot Honey Sauce

  • ½ cup hot honey store-bought or make your own
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 pinch cayenne pepper optional
  • 2 tablespoons water or low-sodium chicken broth

For the Chicken

Equipment

Instructions

For the Hot Honey Sauce

  • Add ½ cup hot honey, ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional), and 2 tablespoons water to small mixing bowl. Whisk ingredients together until fully combined, then set bowl aside.

For the Chicken

  • Place 6 large bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs on cutting board. Pat chicken thighs completely dry on all sides with paper towels.

  • Liberally season all sides of chicken thighs with generous amounts of salt and freshly cracked black pepper. Set chicken aside.

  • Place large skillet on stovetop over medium-high heat. When skillet is hot, place seasoned chicken thighs in skillet skin-side down. Sear chicken thighs 5 to 7 minutes, or until skin is golden and releases easily from skillet. Note: if chicken skin sticks to skillet, let chicken sear until skin releases easily.

  • When able, flip chicken thighs over and remove skillet from heat. Pour prepared hot honey sauce into skillet, covering chicken thighs, then return skillet to heat.

  • Sear chicken skin-side up 5 to 8 minutes or until internal meat thermometer inserted into thickest area of chicken reads 162° Fahrenheit. Spoon hot honey sauce over chicken thighs often while cooking.

  • Once chicken reaches target internal temperature, remove skillet from heat and set aside. Allow chicken thighs to rest in skillet 3 to 5 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165° Fahrenheit. Spoon hot honey sauce over chicken often while resting. Note: if sauce is thinner than desired, transfer chicken to large plate and set aside to rest. Reduce heat under saucepan to low and simmer sauce until thickened to desired consistency.

To Serve

  • Once chicken thighs have rested and sauce is as desired, transfer chicken thighs to serving plates. Spoon hot honey sauce over tops of chicken thighs and serve immediately with desired sides.

Notes

  • Make it Soy Free: Use coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1serving, Calories: 299kcal, Protein: 17g, Fat: 16g, Saturated Fat: 4g, Trans Fat: 0.1g, Cholesterol: 94mg, Sodium: 477mg, Potassium: 241mg, Total Carbs: 24g, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 23g, Net Carbs: 24g, Vitamin A: 82IU, Vitamin C: 0.02mg, Calcium: 11mg, Iron: 1mg

Number of total servings shown is approximate. Actual number of servings will depend on your preferred portion sizes.

Nutritional values shown are general guidelines and reflect information for 1 serving using the ingredients listed, not including any optional ingredients. Actual macros may vary slightly depending on specific brands and types of ingredients used.

To determine the weight of one serving, prepare the recipe as instructed. Weigh the finished recipe, then divide the weight of the finished recipe (not including the weight of the container the food is in) by the desired number of servings. Result will be the weight of one serving.

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FAQs

What is honey chicken sauce made of? ›

Honey chicken contains pieces of fried breaded chicken in a sauce of honey, soy sauce, sesame oil and vinegar. What to serve with honey chicken? While I often serve this dish over steamed white rice, other great grain options include crispy fried rice noodles, quinoa, brown rice, or a boiled rice or egg noodle.

What do you put Mike's Hot Honey on? ›

Add a spoonful to your Green Bean Casserole. Use it in Spicy Braised Radicchio and Cabbage with Citrus. Replace the maple syrup with hot honey in Sweet Potato Spoonbread. Drizzle it over everything from Spicy Roasted Root Vegetable Soup with Parmesan Croutons to Brussels sprouts to Favorite Streusel Apple Crisp.

Can you pan fry frozen chicken? ›

The fear is that it would be tough, rubbery or dried out. I decided to test it out, cooking frozen chicken every which way, and discovered that it's totally possible (and tasty!) to bake, poach and pan-fry boneless, skinless chicken breast from frozen. The key is to add extra moisture so it doesn't dry out.

What do you serve with hot honey? ›

Here are our top 10 favorite uses for hot honey...
  1. Pizza - It's one of the most popular foods for hot honey. ...
  2. Cheese - Much like pizza, the saltiness of the cheese balances nicely with the sweetness of the honey. ...
  3. Breakfast Sandwiches - You can't go wrong hitting a bacon, egg, and cheese sandwich with a little hot honey.

Can you use maple syrup instead of honey for honey chicken? ›

Yes, since they are both liquid sweeteners their shouldn't be any problems, But remember honey and maple syrup have different flavors so expect different taste but they both pair great with chicken anyways.

Is KFC honey sauce real honey? ›

But, presumably to cut even more costs in a competitive fast-food market, KFC doesn't actually serve real honey. Instead, it's "Honey Sauce," made from the ingredients many parents try to avoid: high fructose corn syrup, corn syrup, and sugar.

Is Mike's Hot Honey healthy? ›

Mike's Hot Honey is all natural, gluten-free, paleo-friendly and contains no artificial sugar or preservatives.

Does Mike's Hot Honey go bad? ›

A balanced combination of pure, high quality ingredients, Mike's Hot Honey is naturally gluten-free, shelf stable at room temperature and by nature, never expires.

What cheese goes with Hot Honey? ›

For example, a milky mozzarella or creamy burrata can fare particularly well when topped with a dose of fiery honey. Spreadable cheeses like a fromage blanc, delicate chevre, or even velvety quark can also become more interesting with a drizzle of the ingredient.

How long should chicken cook on the stove? ›

Cook until browned on the bottom, 5 to 7 minutes. If you try to turn the chicken and it feels stuck, it isn't golden and crispy or ready to flip. Flip the chicken and cook until it reaches 165°F, 5 to 7 minutes more.

How long does it take to pan fry a chicken breast? ›

Pan-fried chicken breast recipe

Take off the cling film and season well. 2. Heat the oil in a frying pan then add the chicken breasts (skin-side down, if they have skin) and cook for 2-3 minutes or until browned. Then turn over, cover and cook on the other side for 7-8 minutes or until cooked through.

Do you need to defrost chicken before frying? ›

Freezing chicken extends the meat's shelf life by a wide margin, letting you wait to cook it until you're ready. However, frozen chicken needs to be defrosted before it's ready to cook. Otherwise, the bird won't cook fully, making it unsafe to eat.

Why is hot honey so good? ›

Yes, hot honey combines the health benefits of honey and chili peppers. Honey is known for its antioxidant properties and can help soothe sore throats. At the same time, chili peppers can boost metabolism and have anti-inflammatory effects.

Why is hot honey popular? ›

The sweetness of honey balances out the heat of the peppers, making it a popular addition to dishes like fried chicken, pizza, and even co*cktails. One reason for hot honey's popularity is its versatility in the kitchen. It can be used as a dipping sauce, glaze, marinade, or even drizzled over ice cream.

Is hot honey good with peanut butter? ›

Made with a delightful combination of hot honey, chunky peanut butter, and a touch of vanilla, these cookies offer a perfect balance of sweetness and heat.

What does KFC honey sauce taste like? ›

Smoky and sweet, KFC's Honey BBQ Sauce offers a very unique flavor profile that surely won't disappoint any barbecue lover out there. That finger-licking stickiness comes along with its touch of sweetness which will have you craving for more after each dip into KFC's grilled chicken or fries.

What is honey butter sauce made of? ›

Mix the Butter, Honey and Vanilla essence in a small microwave resistant bowl. Microwave for about 1 minute or till the butter melts. Mix well when done.

What is honey gold sauce made of? ›

In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, dijon mustard, yellow mustard, mayonnaise, hot sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until well combined. Taste and adjust the seasoning, adding more hot sauce, garlic powder, or salt and pepper as needed.

What is honey gold wing sauce made of? ›

The Ingredients You'll Want:
IngredientQuantity
Honey (Local Preferred)1/2 Cup
Turmeric3 Heaping Tbsp
Crushed Red Pepper (my notes call for red chili flakes in future experiments)1 Tbsp
Distilled White Vinegar2 Tbsp
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