Description
Spicy and sweet hot honey chicken sandwiches deliver a flavor explosion that tickles taste buds with Southern-style charm. Crispy breaded chicken, drizzled with zesty honey and nestled between pillowy brioche buns, promises a delightful meal you won’t forget.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Dry Coating Mix:
- 1.5 cups all-purpose flour (or gluten-free flour)
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper
Wet Ingredients and Seasonings:
- 2 large eggs
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil (more as needed for pan frying)
- 1/3 cup hot honey (more as needed)
Toppings:
- Pickles
- Red onion slices
- Buns (optional)
Instructions
- Craft a zesty seasoning blend by combining flour with garlic powder, onion powder, paprika, and red pepper in a shallow dish, whisking thoroughly to ensure even distribution.
- In a separate shallow bowl, vigorously whisk eggs until well blended, creating a smooth coating medium.
- Carefully butterfly chicken breasts to ensure uniform thickness, then meticulously pat dry with paper towels to remove excess moisture.
- Dunk each chicken piece into the egg mixture, allowing excess to drip off, then completely encase in the seasoned flour mixture, ensuring full coverage.
- For oven preparation, heat to 375F and position chicken on a prepared baking sheet. Lightly mist with cooking spray to enhance crispiness.
- Bake for 14-16 minutes, rotating midway, until chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 165F and develops a golden-brown exterior.
- Alternatively, air fryer method: cook at 375F for 12-14 minutes, spraying with oil and checking internal temperature.
- Skillet option: heat oil in a deep pan over medium-high heat, cooking chicken for approximately 6 minutes per side until achieving a crisp, golden finish.
- Once cooked, liberally drizzle hot honey over the chicken, coating both sides to create a sweet and spicy glaze.
- Select toasted buns and layer with mayonnaise, crisp pickle slices, and thinly sliced red onions.
- Carefully place the glazed chicken onto prepared buns, creating a mouthwatering sandwich that balances crispy, sweet, and savory flavors.
- Serve immediately while chicken remains hot and crisp, ready to delight taste buds with its complex flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure chicken is completely dry before breading to achieve maximum crispiness and help coating stick perfectly.
- Use a meat thermometer to check internal chicken temperature, preventing undercooking and ensuring food safety.
- Adjust hot honey spiciness by selecting mild or extra-hot varieties based on personal heat tolerance.
- Gluten-free alternatives work great by substituting regular flour with almond or rice flour for similar crispy texture.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3
- Calories: 1187 kcal
- Sugar: 36 g
- Sodium: 2460 mg
- Fat: 44 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 30 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 92 g
- Fiber: 4 g
- Protein: 112 g
- Cholesterol: 260 mg