Description
Hot Honey Chicken is a delightful dish that offers a perfect balance of sweetness and spiciness. Tender chicken breasts are marinated in a zesty blend of hot honey, garlic, and soy sauce, then seared to golden perfection. This recipe guarantees a crowd-pleaser for any occasion, whether it’s a cozy family dinner or an exciting gathering with friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup hot honey
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Pat chicken breasts dry with paper towels; season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix together hot honey, minced garlic, soy sauce, and lemon juice until well blended.
- Pour half of the marinade over the seasoned chicken in a shallow dish; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add marinated chicken and cook until golden brown on both sides (about 5-7 minutes per side).
- In the last few minutes of cooking, add the reserved marinade to create a sticky glaze; cook until bubbly.
- Serve immediately with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg