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Plate of easy hot honey chicken with garnishes, ideal for quick dinners.

Hot Honey Chicken

This easy hot honey chicken dish combines sweet and spicy flavors with juicy chicken and a delightful honey sauce, perfect for quick dinners or gatherings.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450 kcal

Ingredients
  

Main ingredients

  • 4 pieces boneless chicken breasts lean protein
  • 1/4 cup honey sweetness and moisture
  • 2 tablespoons lime juice tartness and flavor balance
  • 1 teaspoon chili powder spicy note
  • to taste salt and pepper basic seasoning

Fresh toppings

  • 1 piece ripe mango, diced fresh sweetness
  • 1/2 piece red bell pepper, diced crunchy texture
  • 1/4 piece red onion, finely chopped sharpness and crunch
  • 1 piece jalapeño, seeded and minced optional, for heat
  • 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped herbaceous freshness
  • 1 piece lime, juiced additional tartness

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Begin by preparing your chicken breasts. Pat them dry with paper towels to remove any excess moisture, which will help them sear well in the pan.
  • Season both sides generously with salt and pepper to enhance the flavor.

Cooking

  • In a large skillet over medium-high heat, add a small amount of oil. Allow it to heat until shimmering.
  • Carefully place the seasoned chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for about 5-7 minutes on each side, or until they develop a golden-brown crust and are cooked through.
  • While the chicken is cooking, prepare the hot honey sauce by combining the honey, lime juice, and chili powder in a mixing bowl. Mix until well blended.
  • Once the chicken is cooked through, pour the hot honey mixture directly over the chicken in the skillet and reduce the heat to medium.
  • Allow the sauce to bubble and thicken slightly, ensuring it coats each piece of chicken.

Final touches

  • Prepare the fresh toppings by dicing the ripe mango, chopping the red bell pepper, finely chopping the red onion, and mincing the jalapeño.
  • Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Top the chicken with the prepared toppings, drizzle with lime juice, and sprinkle with chopped cilantro.

Notes

For best results, ensure chicken is dry before seasoning and allow the sauce to thicken without burning. Enjoy it hot or cold, and adjust spiciness to your preference.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 450kcalCarbohydrates: 35gProtein: 35gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 5gSodium: 200mgFiber: 3gSugar: 18g
Keyword comfort food, easy chicken recipe, Hot Honey Chicken, quick dinner, Sweet and Spicy
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