Description
These crispy Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches are a delicious balance of sweet and spicy flavors. With juicy chicken coated in a crispy breading and drizzled with a tangy hot honey glaze, they make for the perfect satisfying meal. Serve with pickles and red onion for the ultimate bite!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
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2–3 large chicken breasts, butterflied
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1.5 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
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1 tsp garlic powder
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1 tsp onion powder
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½ tsp paprika
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½ tsp red pepper
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2 large eggs
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1 tsp cooking oil (more as needed for pan frying)
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⅓ cup hot honey (more as needed)
For the Toppings:
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Pickles
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Red onion slices
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Buns (optional, not included in nutrition facts)
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Instructions
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Prepare the Breading:
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In a shallow bowl, mix the flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper. Whisk well and set aside.
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In another shallow bowl, whisk the eggs and set aside.
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Prepare the Chicken:
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Butterfly the chicken breasts to make them thinner and easier to cook. Pat the chicken dry with a paper towel.
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Dredge the chicken in the egg wash, then coat fully in the seasoned flour. Arrange on a baking sheet.
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Cook the Chicken:
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For the Oven: Preheat to 375°F (190°C). Spray the chicken with cooking oil and bake for 14-16 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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For the Air Fryer: Spray the chicken with cooking oil and cook at 375°F (190°C) for 12-14 minutes, checking the internal temperature is 165°F (74°C).
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For the Skillet: Heat ¼ cup oil in a deep skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6 minutes on each side until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
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Assemble the Sandwiches:
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Drizzle hot honey generously over the crispy chicken on both sides.
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Place the chicken on a toasted bun, adding mayonnaise, pickles, and red onion slices or any other toppings of choice.
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Serve:
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Enjoy your Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches hot and crispy!
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Notes
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For extra sweetness, feel free to add more hot honey to the chicken.
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You can also add coleslaw or lettuce as extra toppings for added crunch and freshness.
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For a spicier kick, increase the amount of red pepper or add a dash of cayenne pepper to the breading mix.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 sandwich
- Calories: ~450-550 kcal
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 120mg