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Hot Honey Chicken Gnocchi Recipe

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This Hot Honey Chicken Gnocchi recipe combines tender homemade potato gnocchi with crispy, spicy-sweet chicken tossed in a flavorful gochujang and hot sauce glaze. Finished with zesty lemon and crunchy toasted panko breadcrumbs, this comforting dish delivers an exciting balance of heat, sweetness, and texture perfect for a satisfying dinner.

Ingredients

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Gnocchi

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

Chicken and Sauce

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs, chopped into small pieces
  • 1/4 cup butter
  • 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
  • 2 tablespoons butter (for breadcrumbs)

Breadcrumb Topping

  • 1 cup panko breadcrumbs
  • Lemon zest from 3 lemons
  • 1/4 cup chopped parsley

Instructions

  1. Roast Potatoes: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Toss the whole russet potatoes with olive oil and some salt, then pierce them several times with a fork. Place on a baking sheet and roast for about 1.5 hours, flipping halfway through, until they are fork tender all the way through.
  2. Prepare Potato for Gnocchi: Let the roasted potatoes cool for 20 minutes. Cut them in half and push the flesh through a potato mill or ricer, discarding the skins or saving them as a snack.
  3. Make Gnocchi Dough: Add the egg, flour, and salt to the riced potatoes. Knead the mixture briefly, about a minute, just until it comes together. Be careful not to overwork the dough to avoid gummy gnocchi.
  4. Shape the Gnocchi: Divide the dough into logs and cut them into small gnocchi-sized pieces with a knife. Use the back of a fork or a gnocchi board to roll each piece into the traditional ridged shape, folding your thumb print over to create texture.
  5. Flour the Gnocchi: Place the shaped gnocchi on a kitchen towel dusted generously with flour to prevent sticking as you continue shaping the rest.
  6. Cook Chicken: In a large pan over medium-high heat, add olive oil and cook the chopped chicken thighs for about 10 minutes until browned and crispy on the outside.
  7. Boil Gnocchi: While the chicken cooks, bring a large pot of salted water to a boil. Drop the gnocchi in and cook until they start to float to the surface.
  8. Combine Gnocchi and Chicken: Add butter to the chicken pan. Using a slotted spoon, transfer the floating gnocchi directly to the pan with the chicken. Toss together and cook for 5 minutes to allow some gnocchi to brown lightly.
  9. Add Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the gochujang, Valentina hot sauce, Mexican chili powder, and gochugaru into the pan with the chicken and gnocchi. Toss everything to combine evenly.
  10. Finish the Sauce: Add honey and lemon juice to the pan. Toss to coat the gnocchi and chicken well, then remove the pan from heat to preserve the sauce’s fresh flavors.
  11. Prepare Breadcrumb Topping: Melt butter in a separate pan. Add panko breadcrumbs and lemon zest and cook, stirring frequently, until the breadcrumbs are golden browned. Stir in chopped parsley and cook for another minute or two, then remove from heat.
  12. Serve: Plate the hot honey chicken gnocchi and generously top with the toasted lemon-parsley breadcrumbs for a crunchy, citrusy finish.

Notes

  • Be careful not to overwork the gnocchi dough to avoid tough and gummy texture.
  • Roast the potatoes whole with skin on for moist interior and easier handling.
  • The traditional gnocchi ridges help the sauce cling to each piece.
  • Adjust the amount of hot sauce and chili powders to your spice preference.
  • The lemon zest breadcrumb topping adds a bright contrast to the spicy-sweet sauce.
  • Use a slotted spoon to transfer gnocchi to avoid carrying excess water.

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