Cannabis-Infused Honey Sriracha Glazed Chicken Bites
Crispy fried chicken bites tossed in sticky cannabis-infused honey sriracha glaze with garlic, sesame, and lime. Sweet heat, deep umami, and terpene-rich infusion balanced for bold flavor.
A Note on Dosing
Recipe makes 4 servings
Using 1.5g cannabis (15% THC)
≈55mg THC total infused
≈13mg THC per serving
Alternative dosing
• 1g cannabis → ~9mg per serving
• 0.75g cannabis → ~6mg per serving
Terpene Pairing & Strain Suggestions
Caryophyllene – enhances chili heat and pepper spice
Limonene – complements honey brightness
Myrcene – deep savory pairing with fried chicken
Look for strains with peppery citrus terpene profiles.
Step 1: Decarboxylation
Ingredients
1.5g cannabis flower
Method
- Preheat oven to 225°F (107°C)
- Break cannabis into small pieces
- Spread evenly on parchment lined baking tray
- Bake 35–40 minutes
- Cool completely
Step 2: Cannabis-Infused Honey Butter
Ingredients
1 cup unsalted butter
Decarboxylated cannabis
¼ cup honey
Method
- Melt butter in saucepan on low heat
- Add decarbed cannabis
- Maintain 160–180°F
- Infuse 2 hours stirring occasionally
- Strain through cheesecloth
- Stir in honey
Reserve 3 tablespoons for glaze
Step 3: Chicken Preparation
Ingredients
1 lb boneless chicken thighs
1 cup buttermilk
1 tsp salt
1 tsp garlic powder
½ tsp black pepper
Method
- Cut chicken into bite sized pieces
- Combine chicken with buttermilk and seasonings
- Marinate 30 minutes
Step 4: Crispy Coating
Ingredients
1 cup flour
½ cup cornstarch
1 tsp paprika
½ tsp salt
½ tsp pepper
Method
- Mix flour, cornstarch, paprika, salt, and pepper
- Remove chicken from marinade
- Dredge thoroughly in coating mixture
Step 5: Fry Chicken
Ingredients
Neutral oil for frying
Method
- Heat oil to 350°F
- Fry chicken in batches
- Cook 4–5 minutes until golden and crispy
- Remove and drain on rack
Step 6: Honey Sriracha Glaze
Ingredients
3 tbsp cannabis honey butter
2 tbsp sriracha
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 clove garlic minced
1 tsp rice vinegar
Method
- Melt cannabis honey butter in pan
- Add sriracha, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar
- Simmer 1 minute
- Add crispy chicken bites
- Toss until evenly coated
Garnish
Sliced green onions
Toasted sesame seeds
Lime wedges
Serving & Dosing
≈13mg THC per serving
Label clearly
CANNABIS INFUSED — 13MG THC PER SERVING
Wait 90 minutes before consuming more.