Hot Honey Chicken
This Hot Honey Chicken delivers 43g protein and 585 calories per serving — a higher-calorie version built for strength athletes in a surplus. Quick stovetop prep yields 4 servings, making it a reliable choice for post-workout meals that don't require planning ahead. Hit your protein and calories in one dish without complexity.
Ingredients
- •Chili powder(10g)
- •Garlic powder(10g)
- •Onion powder(3g)
- •Cayenne Pepper, Ground(1g)
- •1½ teaspoons kosher salt
- •½ teaspoon freshly cracked black pepper
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(907g)
Boneless skinless. Buy in bulk and freeze — Costco rotisserie packs work too.
- •Olive oil(15g)
Regular (not extra-virgin) olive oil for high-heat cooking. EVOO for dressings.
- •Butter(60g)
- •Honey(120g)
- •Sriracha sauce(30g)
- •Vinegar, Apple Cider(15g)
Instructions
- 1In a small bowl, combine the chili powder, granulated garlic, onion powder, cayenne, salt, and pepper.
- 2Trim any excess fat from the chicken thighs and pat dry. Drizzle the oil all over the chicken, then rub all over with the spice mixture.
- 3Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Once the butter has melted, whisk in the honey, Sriracha, and vinegar. Reserve half the sauce in a small bowl for serving.
- 4Preheat the grill on high. Brush both sides of the chicken with some of the remaining sauce in the saucepan. Place the chicken on the grill, then reduce the heat to medium-high. Cover the grill and cook for 3 to 4 minutes, or until char marks form. Flip and brush the chicken with more of the remaining sauce. Cook, turning occasionally and brushing with more remaining sauce, until the internal temperature of the chicken reads 165°F on an instant-read thermometer, 7 to 8 minutes more.
- 5Before serving, drizzle the cooked chicken with the reserved sauce or serve the reserved sauce on the side.
Nutrition — Per Serving
585
calories
43g
protein
34g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 30g
- Saturated fat
- 12.1g
- Sodium
- 472 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 1.5g
4 servings per batch · ~293g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein does Hot Honey Chicken have per serving?
Each serving delivers 43g of protein and 585 calories with 34g fat and 30g carbs. This higher-fat version is calorie-dense but maintains solid protein content for muscle-building phases.
How long does Hot Honey Chicken take to prep?
This is a quick prep recipe that yields 4 servings at once, allowing you to batch cook and portion multiple meals in one stovetop session.
Is Hot Honey Chicken good for muscle gain?
At 43g protein per serving, this version supports muscle gain goals, though the 585 calories and 34g fat make it better suited for eating days or as part of a higher-calorie surplus approach.
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