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Hot Honey Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

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Hot Honey Chicken Gnocchi is a flavorful and comforting dish featuring tender homemade gnocchi combined with crispy chicken tossed in a spicy, tangy hot honey sauce. Finished with buttery lemon zest breadcrumbs and fresh parsley, this recipe offers a delightful balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors, perfect for a satisfying weeknight meal.

Ingredients

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Gnocchi

  • 3 russet potatoes
  • 1 egg
  • 1.5 cups flour
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for potatoes)
  • Additional flour, for dusting

Chicken & Sauce

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil (for chicken)
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup butter (for chicken sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon gochujang
  • 1 tablespoon Valentina hot sauce (or similar brand)
  • 1/2 teaspoon Mexican chili powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon gochugaru
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice

Breadcrumb Topping

  • 2 tablespoons butter
  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Zest of 3 lemons
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Roast Potatoes: Preheat oven to 350°F. Toss whole russet potatoes with olive oil and salt on a baking sheet. Pierce each potato several times with a fork. Bake for about 1.5 hours, flipping once halfway, until potatoes are fork-tender.
  2. Prepare Potato Dough: Allow potatoes to cool for 20 minutes. Cut in half and pass the flesh through a potato ricer or mill, discarding skins. Add egg, flour, and salt to the riced potatoes and knead gently just until combined to avoid gummy texture.
  3. Shape Gnocchi: Roll the dough into logs on a floured surface. Cut into bite-size pieces. Use back of a fork or gnocchi board to shape each piece into traditional ridged gnocchi and place on a floured kitchen towel.
  4. Cook Chicken: Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chopped chicken and cook for 10 minutes until browned and crispy on the outside.
  5. Boil Gnocchi: Meanwhile, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Add gnocchi and cook until they float to the surface, then remove them with a slotted spoon.
  6. Combine Chicken and Gnocchi: Add 1/4 cup butter to the chicken pan. Transfer gnocchi to the pan and cook together for 5 minutes, allowing some gnocchi to brown lightly.
  7. Make Hot Honey Sauce: Stir in gochujang, Valentina hot sauce, Mexican chili powder, and gochugaru. Toss to combine thoroughly.
  8. Add Sweet & Tangy Elements: Mix in honey and lemon juice. Toss the gnocchi and chicken with the sauce evenly and then remove from heat.
  9. Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: In a separate pan, melt 2 tablespoons butter. Add panko breadcrumbs and lemon zest and cook, stirring often, until golden brown. Stir in chopped parsley and cook for another 1-2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  10. Serve: Plate the hot honey chicken gnocchi and generously top with the lemon buttered breadcrumb mixture.

Notes

  • Do not over-knead the gnocchi dough to keep the texture light and fluffy.
  • Using a potato ricer or mill ensures the gnocchi are smooth and tender.
  • Gochujang and gochugaru provide authentic Korean spice elements but can be adjusted for heat preference.
  • Breadcrumb topping adds a delightful crunchy contrast to the soft gnocchi.
  • Leftover baked potato skins can be seasoned and eaten as a snack.

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