Description
Hot Honey Chicken is a delectable dish that marries sweet and spicy flavors, perfect for any occasion. This quick recipe features juicy chicken breasts glazed with a rich hot honey sauce, delivering an unforgettable taste experience. Ready in just 30 minutes, it’s ideal for busy nights or entertaining guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup hot honey sauce (honey mixed with chili flakes)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
Instructions
- Gather all ingredients and chop the garlic to streamline preparation.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Season chicken breasts with salt, pepper, paprika, and minced garlic; sear for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- In a bowl, mix together hot honey sauce ingredients: honey, chili flakes, and brown sugar.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken once it's nearly cooked through; let simmer for an additional 2-3 minutes.
- Serve warm, drizzling any remaining sauce over the chicken.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 85mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes before cooking. - Adjust spiciness by varying the amount of chili flakes in your hot honey sauce. - Pairs beautifully with greens or creamy sides like mashed potatoes.