Description
Hot Honey Chicken is a delightful fusion of sweet and spicy flavors, featuring tender chicken coated in a sticky, golden glaze. This dish not only tantalizes your taste buds but also creates priceless memories with family and friends. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s sure to impress everyone at the table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/3 cup hot honey
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels.
- In a bowl, combine garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, and black pepper. Rub the mixture over the chicken.
- In an oven-safe skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Sear chicken for about 5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- In the same skillet, melt butter over medium heat; stir in hot honey, soy sauce, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Pour the sauce over the chicken and transfer to the oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest before slicing and serve with extra sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 26g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg