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Hot Honey Chicken Burger

Irresistible Hot Honey Chicken Burger for Sweet Heat Lovers

This Hot Honey Chicken Burger combines spicy hot honey sauce with a crispy chicken patty, making it a must-try for sweet heat lovers.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 burgers
Course: Chicken
Cuisine: American
Calories: 450
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 4 pieces Boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1 cup Panko breadcrumbs Can substitute with regular breadcrumbs
  • 1 cup All-purpose flour Use gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version
  • 1 large Egg
  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1 teaspoon Garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika
For Frying
  • ½ cup Olive oil For frying
For the Assembly
  • 4 pieces Hamburger buns Consider whole wheat or gluten-free options
  • 1 cup Lettuce
  • 1 tomato Tomato, sliced
  • ½ cup Pickles Your favorite type
For the Hot Honey Sauce
  • ½ cup Honey
  • ¼ cup Hot sauce Adjust according to preference
  • 2 tablespoons Apple cider vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper Optional, omit for less heat

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Oven
  • Mixing bowls
  • saucepan

Method
 

Step‑by‑Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika.
  3. Set up breading station with flour, beaten egg, and panko breadcrumbs.
  4. Heat olive oil in a skillet, then fry the breaded chicken for about 4-5 minutes on each side.
  5. Prepare hot honey sauce by combining honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper in a saucepan.
  6. Toast hamburger buns until golden brown.
  7. Assemble the burger with lettuce, tomato, chicken patty, hot honey sauce, pickles, and top with the bun.
  8. Serve immediately with fries or a salad.

Nutrition

Serving: 1burgerCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 30gProtein: 25gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 60mgSodium: 900mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 10gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Check internal temperature of chicken to be 165°F (75°C). Customize spice levels in the hot honey sauce.

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