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Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts Recipe

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This Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a flavorful seasoning blend and baked to perfection. Slathered with a homemade spicy hot honey sauce made from butter, garlic, honey, and a blend of bold spices, this dish offers a delicious balance of sweet heat and savory depth. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner or a crowd-pleasing meal, it pairs wonderfully with salads, pasta, or rice.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 2 lbs. organic chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 teaspoons On Everything All-Purpose Blend (store-bought or homemade, see notes)
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sea salt

Homemade Hot Honey Sauce

  • 6 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 4 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 cup organic raw honey
  • 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ½ teaspoon chili powder
  • Pinch of sea salt

Instructions

  1. Prep and Season Chicken: In a large bowl, combine freshly cleaned and rinsed chicken breasts with olive oil and seasonings including sea salt, On Everything All-Purpose Blend, and smoked paprika. Mix well until each piece is fully coated with the seasoning.
  2. Score Chicken Breasts: Place the seasoned chicken breasts on a clean cutting board and make small ‘slit-like’ cuts about 1 inch apart across each breast. This helps the flavors penetrate better during cooking.
  3. Marinate (Optional but Recommended): For best flavor, place the coated chicken in a securely sealed ziplock bag and refrigerate for at least 3 hours, preferably overnight. Before cooking, let the chicken sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes.
  4. Make Hot Honey Sauce: Heat a medium 10-inch skillet over medium-high heat. Add butter and let it melt. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in honey, cayenne pepper, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Stir until the sauce thickens and becomes smooth, then remove from heat.
  5. Preheat Oven and Prepare Baking Sheet: Preheat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Alternatively, a skillet can be used for baking.
  6. Assemble and Bake: Arrange the seasoned chicken breasts side by side on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between pieces. Spoon half of the hot honey sauce evenly over each breast. Bake for 30-35 minutes until the chicken is golden brown, crispy on the outside, and cooked through internally.
  7. Serve: Remove the chicken from the oven and let it cool slightly. Spoon the remaining hot honey sauce over the chicken just before serving. Enjoy with your favorite sides such as salad, pasta, basmati rice, or brown rice.

Notes

  • The On Everything All-Purpose Blend can be purchased or homemade by mixing sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried garlic, dried onion, and salt for authentic flavor.
  • Marinating the chicken overnight enhances flavor and tenderness but is optional.
  • Let the chicken come to room temperature before baking for even cooking.
  • You can bake the chicken in a skillet if preferred instead of a baking sheet.
  • Adjust cayenne and red pepper flakes amounts based on your preferred spice level.
  • Ensure chicken breasts are cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
  • Leftover hot honey sauce can be stored refrigerated for up to one week and reheated gently.

Keywords: hot honey chicken, baked chicken breasts, spicy honey sauce, easy chicken dinner, homemade hot honey sauce

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