Viral Hot Honey Crispy Chicken Caesar Salad & Fries Sweet Heat Obsession
A bold and satisfying meal combining crispy hot honey chicken, classic Caesar salad, and golden fries for the perfect sweet-heat experience.
- Prep Time: 25 minutes
- Cook Time: 40 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour 5 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients
Chicken breast fillets – 500 g / 1.1 lb
All-purpose flour – 120 g / 1 cup
Cornstarch – 60 g / ½ cup
Garlic powder – 1 tsp
Onion powder – 1 tsp
Smoked paprika – 1 tsp
Salt – 1 tsp
Black pepper – ½ tsp
Eggs – 2 large
Milk – 120 ml / ½ cup
Breadcrumbs or crushed cornflakes – 120 g / 2 cups
Honey – 180 ml / ¾ cup
Chili flakes – 1–2 tsp
Apple cider vinegar – 1 tbsp
Unsalted butter – 1 tbsp
Romaine lettuce – 2 large heads
Parmesan cheese – 60 g / ½ cup
Croutons – 1 cup
Mayonnaise – 180 ml / ¾ cup
Lemon juice – 2 tbsp
Dijon mustard – 1 tsp
Garlic – 1 clove
Non-alcoholic Worcestershire-style sauce – 1 tsp
Parmesan cheese – 30 g / ¼ cup
Salt – ½ tsp
Black pepper – ¼ tsp
Potatoes – 1 kg / 2.2 lb
Olive oil – 2 tbsp
Salt – 1 tsp
Paprika – ½ tsp
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 220°C (425°F). Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, and paprika. Bake for 35–40 minutes until crispy.
- Heat honey, chili flakes, butter, and apple cider vinegar over low heat until combined. Set aside.
- Bread chicken by coating in seasoned flour, dipping in egg mixture, then breadcrumbs.
- Fry at 175°C (350°F) for 4–5 minutes per side or bake at 200°C (400°F) for 20–25 minutes. Drizzle with hot honey.
- Whisk all Caesar dressing ingredients until smooth.
- Toss lettuce with dressing, Parmesan, and croutons. Top with sliced chicken and serve with fries.
Notes
Adjust chili flakes to control heat. For extra crispiness, let chicken rest on a wire rack before serving.