30 Spicy Chicken Recipes That Bring the Heat By Corey Williams Corey Williams Corey Williams is a food writer for MyRecipes and Allrecipes. She has a decade of journalism experience. Allrecipes' editorial guidelines Published on February 22, 2025 Close Credit: DOTDASH MEREDITH FOOD STUDIOS Key Takeaways Our best spicy chicken recipes include wings, casseroles, and so much more.With a variety of spice levels, these recipes are perfect for people with a wide range of heat preferences. Think you can handle the heat? Put your palate to the test with one of our favorite hot and spicy chicken recipes. From mildly hot dinners the whole family will love (try a crowd-pleasing stir fry or a paprika-spiced roasted chicken) to scorching meals, appetizers, and sides that are sure to make you sweat (if you like cayenne pepper and jalapenos, you're in the right place), you'll find irresistible new favorites in this collection of our very best spicy chicken recipes of all time. 01 of 31 Bang Bang Chicken Bites Peyton Beckwith "These bang bang chicken bites are spicy, crispy little chicken nuggets, air-fried or baked, then tossed in a quick chili sauce.." —Nicole McLaughlin View Recipe Save 02 of 31 Hot Cowgirl Casserole Dotdash Meredith Food Studios “Spicy!” recipe taster Julia Levy said about this cheesy chicken casserole that's full of Southwestern flavors and ingredients. “Makes me feel like a cowgirl!” View Recipe Save 03 of 31 Sweet and Spicy Stir Fry with Chicken and Broccoli TTV78 This stir fry gets its heat from crushed red pepper and chili paste, while hoisin sauce and brown sugar add sweetness. Recipe creator amanda1432 recommends serving over jasmine rice. View Recipe Save 04 of 31 Korean Spicy Chicken and Potato (Tak Toritang) Allrecipes Chicken drumettes, potatoes, carrots, and onions are simmered in a spicy sauce made with garlic, soy sauce, sugar, and gochujang (Korean hot pepper paste). View Recipe Save 05 of 31 Spicy Korean Chicken Soup Loving Nicole It's easy to make this simple and spicy chicken with just a few ingredients. "This was excellent and super simple to boot," according to reviewer and Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole. "Made as written and I do not feel any changes are necessary." View Recipe Save 06 of 31 Spicy Chicken Curry Meatballs SunnyDaysNora The flavor of this dish, with a creamy sauce spiced with garam masala and cayenne pepper, is "complex and satisfying," according to recipe creator SunnyDaysNora. View Recipe Save 07 of 31 Spicy Rapid Roast Chicken cookin'mama Here's a whole-roasted chicken recipe that everyone at your table will love. Seasoned with just a few pantry staples, this impressive dinner is way easier to make than it looks. How to Roast Chicken: Tips and Techniques View Recipe Save 08 of 31 Peach Jalapeño Chicken My Hot Southern Mess "This peach jalapeño chicken is a sweet, fruity, spicy dish made in one skillet, another quick way to cook boneless chicken breast. Serve over rice." —My Hot Southern Mess View Recipe Save 09 of 31 Spicy Apple Cider-Glazed Chicken Thighs Bibi Chicken and onions are simmered in an apple cider-sambal oelek sauce. Serve over white rice and top with chives for a burst of color and flavor. View Recipe Save 10 of 31 Spicy Hot Chicken Legs Erinwoolsey Use your trusty slow cooker to make these juicy chicken legs seasoned with garlic powder, onion powder, and a whole bottle of hot sauce. View Recipe Save 11 of 31 Easy and Spicy Thai Basil Chicken with Egg lutzflcat Garlic is crushed with Thai chile peppers, cooked with soy sauce- and oyster sauce-flavored chicken, then served over scrambled eggs and white rice. View Recipe Save 12 of 31 Spicy Chicken Breasts Shafeera Angullia These quick and easy chicken breasts — flavored with paprika, garlic powder, thyme, and cayenne pepper — come together in just 30 minutes. View Recipe Save 13 of 31 Easy Spicy Mexican-American Chicken Angela F. It's easy to make this flavorful dinner with just five ingredients: chicken thighs, Mexican-style hot sauce (such as Valentina), paprika, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar. View Recipe Save 14 of 31 Spicy Orange Chicken Bibi Chicken is marinated in a mixture of orange juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, fish sauce, soy sauce, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes in Chef John's take on this classic dinner. View Recipe Save 15 of 31 Jalapeno Popper Chicken Casserole Dotdash Meredith Food Studios "With this jalapeno popper chicken casserole you will have all the flavors of a jalapeno popper but in a complete dish. Think bacon, cheese, jalapenos in a creamy, cheesy casserole—what's not to love?" —Emily Neinhaus View Recipe Save 16 of 31 Spicy Shredded Chicken Tinga Buckwheat Queen This spicy shredded chicken (cooked with a can of stewed tomatoes, chipotle salsa, apple cider vinegar, and an onion) works well on everything from tostadas to tacos. 6 Chicken Tinga Recipes to Make at Home View Recipe Save 17 of 31 Spicy Garlic Lime Chicken The Allrecipes community can't get enough of this top-rated recipe with almost 3,000 rave reviews. The simple recipe is ready in less than half an hour. View Recipe Save 18 of 31 Simple Nashville Hot Chicken Biscuits thedailygourmet A Sriracha-agave sauce makes this fried chicken irresistibly sweet and spicy. You can make your own homemade buttermilk biscuits, but store-bought is fine. 20 Top-Rated Fried Chicken Recipes View Recipe Save 19 of 31 Chef John's Nashville Hot Chicken Chef John A buttery, cayenne-infused glaze is the perfect finishing touch for fried chicken marinated in pickle juice, buttermilk, and Louisiana-style hot sauce. View Recipe Save 20 of 31 Restaurant-Style Buffalo Chicken Wings Photo by Tricia Winterle Jaeger. Almost 3,000 Allrecipes users love these restaurant-style wings. "This made a nice thick and crispy batter that doesn't flake or peel off while frying. Oh so good," according to reviewer April. View Recipe Save 21 of 31 Spicy Doritos Chicken lutzflcat What's not to love about these chicken breasts crusted with spicy nacho cheese-flavored tortilla chips? View Recipe Save 22 of 31 Spicy Gluten-Free Chicken and Cheddar Waffles with Blackberry-Maple Syrup Angela Sackett Superhotmama Savory Cheddar cheese waffles are topped with baked chicken, then drizzled with spicy maple syrup flavored with cayenne pepper and ancho chile powder. View Recipe Save 23 of 31 Spicy Chile Chicken Fritters Bibi "These low-carb chicken fritters are bursting with flavor from Hatch chiles, cumin, and mayonnaise," according to recipe creator Bibi. View Recipe Save 24 of 31 Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy Punjabi Chicken in Thick Gravy | Photo by Noah King. "The flavours were great and the sauce was nice," raves 5-star reviewer Lucie. "Easy to make with not that many spices required." View Recipe Save 25 of 31 Hot Chicken Dip Cindy Capps Lepp Make this hot chicken dip with just two cans of chunk chicken, a can of diced tomatoes with green chile peppers, a package of cream cheese, and two cans of condensed cream of chicken soup. View Recipe Save 26 of 31 Baked Cajun Chicken Drumsticks Soup Loving Nicole These Cajun-spiced drumsticks are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside, according to recipe creator and Allrecipes Allstar Soup Loving Nicole. 15+ Easy Chicken Drumstick Recipes for Weeknight Dinners View Recipe Save 27 of 31 Indian Chicken Curry (Murgh Kari) Photo by MelissaZ. This creamy, yogurt-based sauce (seasoned with curry powder, cumin, turmeric, coriander, and cayenne pepper) pairs perfectly with basmati rice and naan. View Recipe Save 28 of 31 Chicken Bombs with Bacon and Jalapeños Soup Loving Nicole There's a lot going on with this recipe and we're not mad about it: Chicken breasts are stuffed with cheesy jalapeños, wrapped in bacon, and grilled to smoky perfection. View Recipe Save 29 of 31 Chef John's Chicken Paprikash Chef John's Chicken Paprikash. Chef John This Hungarian dish features smoked paprika, sweet Hungarian paprika, and cayenne pepper. Chef John suggests topping with sour cream and freshly sliced chives. View Recipe Save 30 of 31 Jalapeño Cream Cheese Chicken Enchiladas BrianP Jalapeño-infused cream cheese pairs perfectly with cayenne-spiked shredded chicken in these super decadent enchiladas. "It is absolutely to die for and I get nothing but rave reviews from people who try it," says recipe creator baumanns. View Recipe Save 31 of 31 More Inspiration Soup Loving Nicole Try one of our Favorite Chicken Wings for the Big Game. Plus, explore our entire collection of Spicy Recipes. Instant Pot Buffalo Wings Awesome Slow Cooker Buffalo Wings Air Fryer Chicken Wings Explore more: Recipes Meat and Poultry Chicken Was this page helpful? Thanks for your feedback! Tell us why! Other Submit