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Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts

Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts
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Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts feature juicy, tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet and spicy hot honey glaze. This easy-to-make baked chicken dish perfectly balances the natural sweetness of honey with the warmth of chili flakes, enhanced by smoky paprika and garlic powder. It’s a quick, flavorful, and healthy option perfect for weeknight dinners, offering versatility and bold flavors to delight the whole family.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Hot Honey Glaze

  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 teaspoon chili flakes (adjust to taste)
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
  • 1/2 teaspoon smoked paprika
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon black pepper

Other

  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Instructions

  1. Prep the Chicken: Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. This ensures the olive oil and seasoning adhere properly, resulting in an even coating and maximum flavor infusion.
  2. Mix the Hot Honey Glaze: In a small bowl, whisk together honey, chili flakes, garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and black pepper until smooth and well combined to form a spicy-sweet glaze.
  3. Coat the Chicken: Brush or drizzle olive oil evenly over each chicken breast. Then pour the hot honey glaze on top, making sure each breast is thoroughly coated with the mixture.
  4. Bake Your Chicken: Place the glazed chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C). The honey will caramelize slightly, locking in moisture and flavor.
  5. Rest and Serve: Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes after baking to let the juices redistribute, resulting in tender, juicy Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts ready to enjoy.

Notes

  • Pound chicken breasts to an even thickness for consistent cooking.
  • Always rest the chicken after baking to retain juiciness.
  • Adjust chili flakes to control spiciness.
  • Use a meat thermometer to ensure chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
  • Reserve some glaze to drizzle on the plated chicken for extra flavor.

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