Description
Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts is a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a spicy-sweet homemade hot honey sauce. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or special occasion!
Ingredients
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CHICKEN:
- 2 lbs. organic chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsps On Everything All-Purpose Blend
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, optional
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
HOMEMADE HOT HONEY SAUCE:
- 6 Tbsps unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup organic raw honey
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of sea salt
Instructions
- PREP + SEASON CHICKEN: In a large bowl, combine chicken with olive oil and seasonings. Cut slits on each breast and marinate if desired.
- TO MAKE THE HOT HONEY SAUCE: In a skillet, melt butter, sauté garlic, then add honey, spices, and salt. Cook until smooth.
- BAKE THE CHICKEN: Preheat oven, line a baking sheet, place seasoned chicken, spoon hot honey sauce, bake until cooked through.
- Remove from oven, cool slightly, spoon on remaining sauce, and serve with sides.
Notes
- STORAGE: Store leftovers in the refrigerator for up to 3-4 days. Reheat as needed.
- MAKE AHEAD: Ingredients can be prepped up to 2 days prior. Store seasoning mix at room temperature.
- SPICES/HERBS: Adjust seasoning to taste preference.
- CHICKEN PIECES: Recipe can be made with various chicken cuts.
- HOT HONEY: Recommended store-bought option is Mike’s Hot Honey.
- HOMEMADE ALL-PURPOSE BLEND: Mix sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, oregano, thyme, and parsley.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: Approximately 350 kcal
- Sugar: Approximately 25g
- Sodium: Approximately 600mg
- Fat: Approximately 14g
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 30g
- Fiber: Approximately 1g
- Protein: Approximately 25g
- Cholesterol: Approximately 80mg
