Description
A delicious and easy recipe for Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts. These juicy chicken breasts are seasoned with a flavorful blend of spices and glazed with a sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Perfect for a quick and satisfying weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
Hot Honey Glaze:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1–2 tablespoons hot sauce (adjust to taste)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- Pinch of red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat and Season: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Rub chicken with olive oil and season with garlic powder, paprika, onion powder, salt, and pepper.
- Prepare Glaze: In a saucepan, warm honey, hot sauce, vinegar, and red pepper flakes. Brush half of the glaze over chicken.
- Bake: Bake chicken for 20–25 minutes. Brush with remaining glaze during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving. Drizzle with extra glaze if desired.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce to control spiciness
- Pair with roasted vegetables, rice, or mashed potatoes
- Leftovers are great for salads or sandwiches
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 310
- Sugar: 14 g
- Sodium: 420 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 33 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg
