Description
Succulent chicken breasts glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce, offering a delightful blend of flavors. This dish is perfect for weeknight dinners and pairs well with various sides.
Ingredients
– 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
– 1 tablespoon olive oil
– Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
– 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
– 1 teaspoon garlic powder
– 1 teaspoon onion powder
– 1/2 cup honey
– 1/4 cup hot sauce (adjust to taste)
– 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
– 2 cloves garlic, minced
– 1 teaspoon apple cider vinegar
– 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional, for extra heat)
– Fresh parsley, chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
1. **Preheat the Oven:**
– Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a baking dish or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. **Prepare the Chicken:**
– Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season both sides with salt, pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, and onion powder.
– In a large oven-safe skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken breasts for 2-3 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from heat.
3. **Prepare the Hot Honey Sauce:**
– In a small saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1 minute.
– Stir in honey, hot sauce, apple cider vinegar, and cayenne pepper (if using). Bring to a simmer and cook for 2-3 minutes until slightly thickened. Adjust seasoning to taste.
4. **Glaze the Chicken:**
– Pour half of the hot honey sauce over the seared chicken breasts, ensuring they are well coated.
5. **Bake:**
– Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
6. **Serve:**
– Remove the skillet from the oven. Drizzle the remaining hot honey sauce over the chicken.
– Garnish with chopped fresh parsley if desired. Serve warm with your choice of sides.
Notes
– **Adjusting Spice Level:** Modify the amount of hot sauce and cayenne pepper to suit your heat preference.
– **Serving Suggestions:** This dish pairs well with roasted vegetables, rice, or a fresh salad.
– **Storage:** Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat thoroughly before consuming.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1chicken breast
- Calories: 350kcal
- Sugar: 35g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 0g
- Fiber: 45g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg