Description
Hot Honey Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that perfectly combines sweet and spicy elements, making it irresistible for any meal. This easy recipe features juicy chicken breasts glazed in a luscious honey sauce with a kick from Sriracha. It’s perfect for impressing guests at dinner parties or enjoying during a cozy night in. With minimal prep and maximum taste, this dish will have everyone dancing in delight after the first bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tbsp Sriracha sauce (adjust to taste)
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp dried thyme or oregano
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix honey, Sriracha, soy sauce, lemon juice, brown sugar, garlic, and dried herbs until well combined.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over them, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; enjoy with rice or salad.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 490mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 85mg