Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches Sacramento – Sweet Heat on a Bun
Why Sacramento Loves Sweet Heat
Sacramento’s food scene is bursting with flavor — and nothing has captured more hearts (and taste buds) lately than the hot honey chicken sandwich. Combining crispy fried chicken, tangy pickles, and a golden drizzle of Lady Bug Hot Honey, this creation perfectly balances sweet, spicy, and savory.
From Oak Park to Midtown, locals are swapping traditional sauces for the sweet sting of hot honey. Whether you’re visiting a trendy food truck or cooking at home, one thing is clear — hot honey has officially landed in Sacramento.
Where to Find the Best Hot Honey Chicken Sandwiches in Sacramento
- Fixins Soul Kitchen (Oak Park): Southern-style crunch meets Sacramento soul. A must-try local favorite.
- Bawk! Chicken + Beer (Downtown): Spicy glaze, craft brews, and pure comfort food bliss.
- South (Southside Park): Known for their hot honey drizzle that keeps regulars coming back.
- Your Own Kitchen: You can bring the sweet heat home with Lady Bug Hot Honey.
Easy Hot Honey Chicken Sandwich Recipe
Here’s how to create the perfect Sacramento-style sandwich at home.
Ingredients:
- 2 boneless chicken thighs
- 1 cup buttermilk
- 1 cup flour + 1 tsp paprika, garlic, and cayenne
- 2 brioche buns
- Pickles & coleslaw
- 2 tbsp Lady Bug Mild or XHOT Honey
Directions:
- Marinate chicken in buttermilk for 2–3 hours.
- Coat in seasoned flour and fry until golden brown (165°F internal temp).
- Toast brioche buns, layer slaw, pickles, and chicken.
- Drizzle Lady Bug Hot Honey over the top and enjoy.
Pro Tip: Try the Gentle flavor for a sweet finish, or go bold with XHOT for a true kick of Sacramento spice.
Where to Buy Lady Bug Hot Honey
Find Lady Bug Hot Honey at local Sacramento farmers markets, specialty food stores, or order online for fast local delivery. Each bottle is made with 100% real honey and natural chili infusion for an authentic sweet-heat flavor.
Visit our shop at LadyBugHoney.com/shop and discover your perfect flavor — Gentle, Mild, or XHOT.
