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Hot Honey Butter Chicken

Hot Honey Butter Chicken

  • Author: Marcus
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x
  • Diet: Gluten Free

Description

Hot Honey Butter Chicken is a perfectly balanced dish combining sweet, spicy, and buttery flavors with succulent chicken thighs, smoky turkey bacon, and a rich, creamy plant-based butter glaze infused with hot honey. This dish is simple to prepare and delivers a comforting yet exciting meal that is ideal for home cooks seeking a delicious new favorite.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Protein

  • 6 boneless, skin-on chicken thighs
  • 4 slices smoked turkey bacon

Glaze

  • 3 tablespoons plant-based butter (natural)
  • 1/4 cup honey (natural)
  • 2 tablespoons hot sauce (natural)
  • 1 tablespoon vegetarian Worcestershire sauce
  • 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

Seasonings

  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Pat the chicken thighs dry with paper towels to ensure crispy skin. Season generously with sea salt, freshly cracked black pepper, and garlic powder to build a bold foundation of flavor.
  2. Cook the Smoked Turkey Bacon: Heat a large skillet over medium heat and cook the smoked turkey bacon until crisp. Remove the bacon and set aside, leaving the rendered fat in the skillet to add richness to the chicken.
  3. Sear the Chicken: Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the hot skillet. Cook undisturbed for 5-7 minutes until the skin turns golden and crisp. Flip the chicken and cook the other side just until cooked through, allowing the turkey bacon fat to infuse savory notes.
  4. Prepare the Hot Honey Butter Glaze: In a small saucepan over low heat, melt the plant-based butter. Stir in honey, hot sauce, vegetarian Worcestershire sauce, and apple cider vinegar. Let the mixture simmer gently until it thickens into a glossy, thick glaze.
  5. Glaze the Chicken: Brush the hot honey butter glaze generously over the chicken thighs. Return the smoked turkey bacon to the pan, spoon glaze over it, and cook together for an additional 2-3 minutes. This allows the glaze to caramelize slightly and coat the chicken beautifully.
  6. Serve Hot: Transfer the chicken to a serving platter. Drizzle with any remaining glaze and sprinkle crispy turkey bacon pieces on top for an extra smoky crunch.

Notes

  • Ensure the chicken skin is very dry before cooking for maximum crispiness.
  • Cook the chicken on medium heat to render fat slowly and prevent burning the glaze.
  • Simmer the glaze until it slightly thickens for a perfect sticky coating.
  • Let the chicken rest a few minutes after cooking to lock in juices.
  • Adjust the honey quantity in the glaze to control sweetness and stickiness according to your preference.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizers
  • Method: Searing and Simmering
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh with bacon and glaze
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 550mg
  • Fat: 22g
  • Saturated Fat: 7g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 13g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 28g
  • Cholesterol: 90mg

Keywords: Hot Honey Butter Chicken, spicy chicken, sweet and spicy chicken, plant-based butter chicken, smoked turkey bacon, gluten free chicken recipe

Find it online: https://tastysoulkitchen.com/hot-honey-butter-chicken/