Hot Honey on Chicken: 5 Easy Ways to Make Dinner Better.

I grew up in a chicken household, and my mom was the queen of it. Now I'm a cooking woman of my own, and I love cooking chicken. I'll tell you what has never failed me: a little Spice Witch makes any dish better, and chicken is where it shines most. So let's talk hot honey on chicken.

What is hot honey on chicken? Hot honey on chicken is real honey infused with chili and spices, drizzled over hot fried, roasted or air-fried chicken so the sweet heat clings to the crust. Spice Witch Hot Honey is made in small batches in Asheville, NC with real honey (not syrup, not concentrate), chili flakes, coriander, fennel, black pepper and garlic. The spices stay in the bottle, so every drizzle is smooth.

What's the best way to use hot honey on chicken?

Hot honey fried chicken

Fry it crispy, then drizzle Spice Witch Hot Honey over the top while the crust is still hot. The honey sinks into every crunchy edge.

Hot honey wings

Toss the wings in a bowl with hot honey while they're still hot, add a pinch of salt, and go for it. Sticky fingers are the point.

Roasted chicken thighs

Roast them until the skin is deep golden, then drizzle the hot honey at the last minute so it shines instead of burning.

Hot honey chicken sandwich

Crispy chicken, a pile of pickles, a soft bun and a generous drizzle of hot honey. That's the whole plan.

Hot honey chicken bowls

Rice, greens and sliced chicken with a drizzle of hot honey. Add a spoon of Spice Witch Black Garlic Chili Crisp for crunch and a savory kick.

Which hot honey is best for chicken?

Spice Witch Hot Honey is the one for sweet heat everyone at the table will eat. If you want a kick, grab Extra Hot Honey. Both are made with the same real honey, so the only thing that changes is how much heat you get.

Frequently asked questions

What kind of honey is best on chicken?

Real hot honey, meaning real honey infused with chili and spices. Spice Witch Hot Honey is made in Asheville, NC with real honey, chili flakes, coriander, fennel, black pepper and garlic.

Should I cook with hot honey or add it after?

Add it after, or at the very last minute. Drizzling it on hot chicken keeps the flavor bright and keeps the honey from burning.

Is hot honey on chicken spicy?

It's sweet first, with a slow warmth behind it. If you want it hotter, use Extra Hot Honey.

Can I put hot honey on baked chicken?

Yes. Drizzle it on when the chicken comes out of the oven.

Chicken is the dish I cook most, and Spice Witch is how I make it taste like more than dinner.

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