From $9.19 
Whataburger Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick'n
A crispy chicken fillet finished with hot honey, the sweet heat entry on the Whataburger chicken menu.
Contains: Egg, Milk, Sesame, Soy, Wheat
About Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick'n
The Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick'n pairs a breaded white meat fillet with a hot honey glaze, priced at $7.99 with 676 calories. Sweetness arrives first and the pepper follows a second later, which is a different experience from the straight heat of the Spicy Chicken Sandwich.
It is the most modern sandwich on the menu, and hot honey does a lot of work: it keeps the crust glossy, plays against the pickle brine and makes the fillet taste richer than it is. Order it fresh, since the glaze softens the coating if it sits.
Whataburger Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick'n Nutrition Facts
676
Calories
35g
Protein
77g
Carbs
26g
Total Fat
1979mg
Sodium
18g
Sugars
3g
Fiber
8g
Sat. Fat
* Values approximate, for the default build. Updated 04 September 2026.
How to Make Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick'n at Home?
Hot honey takes two minutes: warm honey with chili flakes and a splash of vinegar. Drizzle it after frying, never before.
Ingredients
Hot honey
Chicken
Assembly
Instructions
0 of 5 stepsTips
- Strain the chili flakes out if you want the heat without the texture.
- Drizzle, do not dunk. Too much honey turns the crust soft in seconds.
- Serve immediately. This is the least travel friendly sandwich on the menu.
Variations
- Extra hot: double the chili flakes and add cayenne to the flour.
- Sandwich with slaw: a vinegar slaw underneath cuts the sweetness.
- Tenders version: pour the same hot honey over Whatachick'n Strips.
Serving Ideas
Serve with fries and something acidic to drink, like unsweet tea or Craft Lemonade at $2.39.
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Hot Honey Crisp Whatachick'n FAQ
Honey infused with chili, so it reads sweet first and warm after. On fried chicken it does the job of both a sauce and a glaze.
It is $7.99, which places it at the upper end of the chicken sandwich lineup.
The standard build has 676 calories, with the honey glaze accounting for part of the sugar content.
Not usually. The sweetness softens the perception of heat, so most people find the Spicy Chicken Sandwich sharper.
Less than most. The glaze softens the crust, so it is best eaten within a few minutes rather than delivered.
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