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Hot Honey Chicken

Hot Honey Chicken
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Hot Honey Chicken is a quick and easy meal that perfectly balances spicy heat from chili-infused honey with the sweetness of honey and the savoriness of tender, juicy chicken. This versatile, family-friendly recipe can be served as a main dish, appetizer, or sandwich filling, delivering a gourmet taste with minimal effort.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • Boneless chicken breasts or thighs (about 1 to 1.5 pounds)

Sauce & Seasonings

  • Hot honey (1/3 cup)
  • Fresh garlic, minced (3 cloves)
  • Butter (2 tablespoons)
  • Salt (to taste)
  • Black pepper (to taste)
  • Olive oil (2 tablespoons)
  • Lemon juice (1 tablespoon fresh)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Your Ingredients: Season the chicken pieces on both sides with salt and pepper. Mince the garlic finely and measure out the hot honey and lemon juice so all ingredients are ready.
  2. Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and sear until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side depending on thickness.
  3. Make the Hot Honey Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium. Add the butter and minced garlic to the skillet and cook until fragrant, about 1 minute. Stir in the hot honey and lemon juice, mixing well to coat the chicken evenly.
  4. Simmer and Glaze: Let the chicken simmer in the sauce for 5-7 minutes, turning occasionally, until it is fully cooked through and beautifully glazed with the sweet-spicy sauce.
  5. Serve and Enjoy: Transfer the chicken to a plate, drizzle with extra sauce from the pan, and garnish with fresh herbs or chili slices if desired.

Notes

  • Use fresh garlic and quality hot honey for the best flavor.
  • Do not overcook the chicken to keep it tender and juicy.
  • Allow the chicken to rest a few minutes before serving to redistribute juices.
  • Taste your hot honey first to adjust the spice level as preferred.
  • For a thicker sauce, reduce by simmering a bit longer before coating the chicken.

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