Description
Crispy hot honey chicken brings together spicy and sweet flavors in a mouthwatering Southern-inspired dish. Crunchy buttermilk-marinated chicken drizzled with fiery honey creates an irresistible meal that will satisfy your cravings and impress dinner guests.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
Dry Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup (60 g) cornstarch
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- Salt to taste
- Pepper to taste
Wet Ingredients:
- 1 cup (240 ml) buttermilk
- 1/2 cup (170 g) honey
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter (melted)
Instructions
- Immerse chicken pieces in buttermilk bath, ensuring complete coverage. Refrigerate for minimum 60 minutes, allowing flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Position oven rack to middle position. Heat oven to precisely 425F, creating optimal roasting environment. Arrange wire rack over parchment-lined baking sheet for elevated cooking.
- Construct seasoned coating by whisking together dry ingredients: flour, cornstarch, garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, salt, and pepper. Carefully extract chicken from buttermilk, letting excess liquid drip away. Roll each piece thoroughly in spiced flour mixture, ensuring comprehensive coverage.
- Position coated chicken pieces on prepared wire rack. Roast for 30-35 minutes, monitoring color transformation to golden brown. Verify internal temperature reaches 165F using meat thermometer for food safety.
- Craft glaze by gently warming honey, hot sauce, and melted butter in small saucepan over low heat. Stir consistently to create smooth, integrated mixture.
- Remove chicken from oven, generously brush with prepared hot honey glaze. Return to oven for additional 5-10 minutes, allowing glaze to caramelize and intensify flavor profile.
- Extract from oven, permit brief resting period. Serve immediately while maintaining crispy exterior and succulent interior.
Notes
- Marinate chicken overnight for maximum flavor absorption and tender meat texture.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches exact internal temperature without overcooking.
- Elevate chicken on wire rack during baking to allow air circulation, creating extra crispy exterior without soggy bottom.
- Adjust hot sauce quantity to personalize spice level, making recipe friendly for mild or heat-loving palates.
- Prep Time: 1 hour (or overnight)
- Cook Time: 45 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 28 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 44 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 24 g
- Cholesterol: 115 mg