Description
Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts are a sweet and spicy dish that combines the flavors of honey and spices for a delicious meal.
Ingredients
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup hot honey (or regular honey mixed with a pinch of cayenne pepper)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F.
- In a small bowl, mix together the hot honey, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, smoked paprika, salt, black pepper, apple cider vinegar, and Dijon mustard until well combined.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- For a caramelized finish, broil the chicken for an additional 2-3 minutes at the end of baking.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, add more cayenne pepper to the honey mixture.
- Serve with a side of roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 100mg