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Step up your dinner game and try these crispy Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches. The chicken is crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. Hot honey flavor in every bite. These sandwiches will be a family favorite. It’s a sweet/spicy addictive combo.
Why Make Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
We can’t get enough of these, they can be air fired, pan fried or baked to crispy perfection so pick whatever you feel the most confident with and be prepared to be fully addicted to these!
- Easy. There are only a few simple steps to make.
- Healthier. They aren’t deep fried!
- Meal Prep Friendly.
- Customize the heat level.
Ingredient Notes
All other ingredients and measurements can be found in the recipe card towards the bottom of this post.
- Chicken Breasts. I prefer chicken breasts for this recipe, you can also use chicken thighs.
- Eggs. This is for the chicken, it will coat the chicken, get the flour to stick and crisp it up.
- All Purpose Flour. This is to dredge the chicken patties with. You can use all purpose gluten free flour blend if needed.
- Seasonings. Paprika, garlic powder, mustard powder, red pepper flakes and salt.
- Olive Oil. This is to brush the chicken before baking, or to pan fry the chicken in.
- Hot Honey. Make your own with my Hot Honey Recipe, or buy it pre made. Also consider my Hot Honey Chicken Tenders Or Hot honey Chicken Wings (yum).
- Buns, onions, pickles or anything else you want on your Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich.
Steps To Make This Recipe
Step One. In a shallow bowl, mix the seasonings with the ap flour. Whisk well, set aside.
Step Two. In another shallow bowl whisk the eggs together. Set aside (photo 1&2).
Step Three. Slice the chicken breasts in half (as in butterfly the breasts) this makes the sandwich more enjoyable to bite through and cook quicker.
Step Four. Pat the butterflied breasts dry with a paper towel (photo 3). Dredge the chicken in the egg wash and then into the all purpose seasoned flour. Be sure the chicken is fully coated. Add it to a baking sheet and continue until all breasts are coated (photo 4).
Step Five. Time to bake or pan fry!
- For the oven; preheat the oven to 375º. Spray the battered chicken with cooking oil. bake the chicken for 14-16 minutes. Chicken should be 165º internally.
- Air Fryer; Spray the battered chicken with cooking oil. Bake on 375º for 12-14 minutes. Chicken should be 165º internally.
- Skillet. Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a deep skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes on each side. Chicken should be 165º internally.
Step Five. Once the crispy chicken is finished cooking, generously drizzle hot honey all over the chicken on both sides (photo 5). Add to a toasted bun with mayonnaise, pickles onions or any toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Recipe Pairings
These hot honey chicken sandwiches pair well with so many great sides.
- Avocado Corn Salad, Roasted Poblano Corn Salad, Spicy cucumber Salad, Mango Cucumber Salad and more.
- You can also pair it with more traditional sides like Baked Beans, Crispy Homemade Fries or Dill Pickle Potato Salad
Recipe Tips
- Make your own hot honey using my hot honey recipe. It’s way more affordable and you can customize the level of heat.
- Don’t overcook the chicken! It’s always best to have a digital meat thermometer. This will help keep the chicken nice and juicy.
- For the ultimate crispiness, eat these sandwiches right away.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months.
Recipe FAQs
Absolutely, use chicken thighs if desired. You will not need to butterfly them.
Yes, these can be made ahead of time and reheated in an air fryer or oven.
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Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches
Equipment
- baking sheet
- shallow mixing bowl
Ingredients
- 2-3 large chicken breasts, butterflied
- 1.5 cup all purpose flour , or gluten free flour
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp onion powder
- ½ tsp paprika
- ½ tsp red pepper
- 2 large eggs
- 1 tsp cooking oil , more as needed if pan frying.
- ⅓ cup hot honey , *more as needed
Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Toppings
- pickles
- red onion slices
- buns , optional* not included in nutrition facts below
Instructions
- In a shallow bowl, mix the seasonings with the ap flour. Whisk well, set aside.
- In another shallow bowl whisk the eggs together. Set aside.
- Slice the chicken breasts in half (as in butterfly the breasts) this makes the sandwich more enjoyable to bite through and cook quicker.
- Pat the butterflied breasts dry with a paper towel. Dredge the chicken in the egg wash and then into the all purpose seasoned flour. Be sure the chicken is fully coated. Add it to a baking sheet and continue until all breasts are coated.
- Time to bake or pan fry!For the oven; preheat the oven to 375º. Spray the battered chicken with cooking oil. bake the chicken for 14-16 minutes. Chicken should be 165º internally. Air Fryer; Spray the battered chicken with cooking oil. Bake on 375º for 12-14 minutes. Chicken should be 165º internally. Skillet. Heat 1/4 cup of oil in a deep skillet. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and cook for about 6 minutes on each side. Chicken should be 165º internally.
- Once the crispy chicken is finished cooking, generously drizzle hot honey all over the chicken on both sides. Add to a toasted bun with mayonnaise, pickles onions or any toppings of choice. Enjoy!
Notes
- Make your own hot honey using my hot honey recipe. It’s way more affordable and you can customize the level of heat.
- Don’t overcook the chicken! It’s always best to have a digital meat thermometer. This will help keep the chicken nice and juicy.
- For the ultimate crispiness, eat these sandwiches right away.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. You can freeze these for up to 2 months.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
10/10 recommend this recipe. It was easy and that hot honey was scrumptious – I made your homemade version/
So happy to hear this! Thanks for the feedback.