Hot Honey Chicken

hot sauce

🥗Healthier: sriracha

💰Cheaper: red pepper flakes

Sriracha offers a lower sodium option while red pepper flakes provide heat without added sugars.

honey

🥗Healthier: agave syrup

💰Cheaper: sugar syrup

Agave syrup is lower on the glycemic index, while sugar syrup is a cost-effective sweetener.

butter

🥗Healthier: olive oil

💰Cheaper: margarine

Olive oil is a healthier fat option, while margarine can reduce costs.

chicken wings

🥗Healthier: chicken thighs

💰Cheaper: chicken drumsticks

Chicken thighs are leaner, while drumsticks are often less expensive.

Preheat oven to 400°F. Set a wire rack over a rimmed baking sheet and set aside.

Pat the chicken wings dry with a paper towel.

Whisk the flour and cornstarch together in a large bowl.

Place wings in the bowl with the cornstarch and flour, tossing to coat.

Shake off any excess flour and place the chicken wings on the wire rack.

Bake for 20 minutes. Flip the chicken wings and then bake for an additional 15 minutes.

While the chicken wings bake, melt the butter and hot honey in a large microwave safe bowl. Whisk to combine.

Add the baked chicken wings to the bowl and toss them in the honey butter.

Place the chicken wings back on the wire rack and broil for 2-3 minutes, or until they are browned and crisp.

Serve wings immediately.

Cooking Techniques

Equipment Needed

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Allergens