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Chicken wings with spicy honey sauce

Spicy Honey Sauce for Chicken Recipe – Sweet Heat That Sticks to Every Bite!


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  • Author: Emily Grace
  • Total Time: 7 mins
  • Yield: 1 cup 1x

Description

This spicy honey sauce for chicken brings the perfect balance of sweet and heat, made with pantry ingredients and ready in minutes.


Ingredients

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1/2 cup honey

2 tablespoons hot sauce (like Frank’s or Sriracha)

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/2 teaspoon red chili flakes

1/4 teaspoon garlic powder

Pinch of salt


Instructions

1. In a small saucepan, combine honey, hot sauce, and apple cider vinegar.

2. Heat over medium-low, stirring gently until well combined.

3. Add red chili flakes, garlic powder, and salt. Stir to blend.

4. Simmer for 3–5 minutes until slightly thickened.

5. Remove from heat and let cool before serving or storing.

Notes

Adjust the spice by increasing or reducing chili flakes.

Store in an airtight jar in the fridge for up to 2 weeks.

Perfect as a glaze, dip, or drizzle over roasted or fried chicken.

  • Prep Time: 2 mins
  • Cook Time: 5 mins
  • Category: Sauces & Dressings
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 tbsp
  • Calories: 60
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 90mg
  • Fat: 0g
  • Saturated Fat: 0g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 0g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 14g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 0g
  • Cholesterol: 0mg