Hot Honey Chicken
Indulge in the mouthwatering flavors of Hot Honey Chicken, where tender chicken breasts are perfectly glazed with a sweet and spicy sauce. This easy-to-make dish is a showstopper for dinner parties or cozy nights in. With its beautiful caramelized glaze and versatile serving options, it’s bound to become a family favorite. Serve it with rice or veggies, or get creative by adding it to tacos for a fun twist!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 1x
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 2 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together hot honey, soy sauce, garlic powder, cayenne pepper, olive oil, black pepper, and salt until well combined.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are evenly coated.
- Place marinated chicken on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For extra glaze, brush more hot honey on top during the last five minutes of baking.
- Let the chicken rest briefly before slicing and serve with rice or veggies.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290 calories
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg