Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich

This Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Recipe is a crispy, spicy, and sweet sandwich made with fried chicken coated in a crunchy crust and topped with hot honey sauce. It is easy to make at home and gives a perfect balance of heat, sweetness, and crunch in every bite.

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Prep Time 10

Cook Time 15

Total Time 25

Servings: 2

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: American

Calories: 550

Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients

For Chicken:
2 chicken breasts or thighs
1 cup buttermilk
1 cup all-purpose flour
2 tbsp cornstarch
Salt and pepper
1 tsp paprika
1 tsp garlic powder
For Hot Honey Sauce:
3 tbsp honey
1 –2 tsp hot sauce or chili flakes
1 tsp butter
For Sandwich:
Burger buns
Pickles
Lettuce optional

Equipment

Mixing bowls
Frying pan or deep fryer
Tongs
Whisk or spoon
Knife and cutting board
Paper towels or wire rack
Small saucepan

Method

Marinate chicken in buttermilk, salt, and spices for 30 minutes.
Mix flour, cornstarch, and spices in a bowl.
Coat chicken in flour mixture.
Fry chicken until golden and crispy.
Heat honey, add hot sauce and butter to make sauce.
Toast buns and add pickles and lettuce.
Place chicken on bun and drizzle hot honey sauce.
Close sandwich and serve hot.

Notes

Rest chicken after coating for extra crispiness.
Don’t overheat honey sauce or it may burn.
Adjust spice level based on preference.
Air fryer can be used instead of deep frying for a healthier option.
Best served fresh and hot for maximum crunch.

Nutrition Information (per serving, estimated):