Description
Succulent hot honey baked chicken breasts combine sweet and spicy flavors for an irresistible meal. Crispy exterior and juicy meat make this dish a crowd-pleasing option you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 2 lbs (907 grams) organic chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) extra virgin olive oil
- 2 teaspoons On Everything All-Purpose Blend (or homemade blend)
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sea salt
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon chili powder
- Pinch of sea salt
Hot Honey Sauce:
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 cup (340 grams) organic raw honey
Instructions
- Infuse chicken breasts with a blend of olive oil and aromatic seasonings, creating strategic slits across the surface to enhance flavor absorption. Optional marination for enhanced taste can extend up to 3-4 hours.
- Craft the hot honey glaze by gently sautéing minced garlic in melted butter until fragrant and translucent. Incorporate honey and complementary spices, whisking until the mixture transforms into a smooth, glossy consistency.
- Elevate oven temperature to 400°F and prepare a parchment-lined baking sheet. Strategically position chicken breasts with adequate spacing to ensure even heat circulation.
- Generously drizzle half the prepared hot honey sauce over the seasoned chicken, ensuring comprehensive coverage. Roast for 30-35 minutes, monitoring until the exterior achieves a golden-brown hue and internal temperature reaches safe cooking point.
- Allow chicken to rest momentarily, then lavish with remaining hot honey sauce just before presenting, creating a glistening, flavor-packed finale.
Notes
- Maximize Flavor by creating deep cuts across chicken breasts, allowing seasonings and hot honey sauce to penetrate deeply for more intense taste.
- Prevent Dryness by avoiding overcooking; use meat thermometer to check internal temperature reaches 165°F without going over, ensuring juicy results.
- Customize Heat Level by adjusting red pepper flakes or hot sauce quantity in honey mixture, making dish adaptable for spice-sensitive individuals.
- Make Ahead Friendly by marinating chicken up to 8 hours in advance, which helps tenderize meat and develop richer flavor profile before baking.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 43 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 34 g
- Saturated Fat: 15 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 19 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 63 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg