108 spicy chicken recipes

Hot honey rub combines horseradish, hot paprika, soy sauce, and honey into a 4-ingredient marinade for chicken and pork. Sweet, savory, and just-spicy enough to upgrade the grill.

Fresh mango chutney: a raw, uncooked chutney of ripe mango, jalapeño, red onion, ginger, and black beans. Bright, spicy, fiber-packed condiment for grilled fish, chicken, or tacos.

Hunan-style chicken braised with fresh plums, Szechuan peppercorns, ginger, and sesame seeds. A spicy-sweet Chinese plum sauce forms naturally as the fruit breaks down during simmering.

Grilled chicken glazed with a sticky tequila-orange sauce spiked with jalapeño and fresh orange zest. A sweet, smoky, spicy showpiece that's equal parts backyard cookout and fiesta.

Ga Xao Xa Ot is a classic Vietnamese stir-fry of chicken with lemongrass, chili, and caramel fish sauce. Sticky, fragrant, and bursting with sweet-savory-spicy depth.

Stir-fry chicken in red curry paste and coconut cream spiked with peanuts and fish sauce for a Thai-inspired dish that's creamy, spicy, and ready in 20 minutes.

Spicy bean thread noodles stir-fried with ground beef, chili bean sauce, and garlic in a savory chicken broth sauce. A Sichuan-inspired glass noodle dish with serious heat.

Spicy firecracker chicken wings simmered in a ginger-garlic stir-fry glaze with crushed red pepper and sherry. A sticky, glossy sauce coats every wing for bold Asian-inspired heat.

Grilled chicken breasts marinated in a punchy blend of Dijon mustard, brown sugar, apple cider vinegar, and hot sauce. Sweet, tangy, and spicy with charred grill marks in every bite.

Crispy fried chicken wings brushed with spicy butter and hot sauce, served with a chunky homemade blue cheese dipping sauce. The ultimate game day appetizer that pairs with ice-cold beer.

Slow cooker chicken drumsticks diable simmered in a sweet-and-spicy tomato sauce with chili powder, dry mustard, Worcestershire, and a hit of hot sauce. Spooned over spaghetti for an easy weeknight dinner.

Discover this easy slow cooker Chicken and Cherries Jubilee recipe with tangy chili sauce and dramatic flambé finish – perfect for beginner cooks seeking impressive dinner ideas like "slow cooker chicken with cherries and sherry" or "flambéed savory cherry chicken for special occasions."