Description
Hot Honey Chicken Nuggets are a delicious fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any occasion. These crispy, golden nuggets are coated in a crunchy panko breading and drizzled with a luscious hot honey sauce, making them an irresistible snack or appetizer. Impress your family and friends with this easy recipe that combines tender chicken with the delightful heat of sriracha and sweetness of honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1 lb)
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 2 large eggs
- 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
- ½ cup hot honey
- 2 tsp sriracha sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Cut chicken breasts into bite-sized pieces, seasoning with salt and pepper.
- Set up a breading station: one dish with flour, another with whisked eggs, and a third with panko mixed with garlic powder.
- Coat each chicken piece in flour, dip in egg, then cover in panko breadcrumbs.
- Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat and fry nuggets in batches until golden brown (about 4-5 minutes per side).
- In a saucepan, combine hot honey and sriracha over low heat until warmed.
- Drain cooked nuggets on paper towels and drizzle with hot honey sauce before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4 nuggets (150g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 90mg