Description
These Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts are irresistibly juicy and tender, glazed with a homemade sweet and spicy hot honey sauce that includes a garlicky undertone. A gluten-free and meal prep-friendly dish, perfect for make-ahead and air-fryer cooking. Adjust the heat level for your preference!
Ingredients
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For the Chicken:
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2 lbs organic chicken breasts
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1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
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2 teaspoons “On Everything All-Purpose Blend” (or use homemade blend – see notes)
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
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1 teaspoon sea salt
For the Hot Honey Sauce:
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1 cup organic raw honey
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1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
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1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
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½ teaspoon garlic powder
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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Pinch of sea salt
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Instructions
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Prep & Season the Chicken:
In a large bowl, coat the chicken breasts with olive oil and seasonings: sea salt, On Everything All-Purpose Blend, and smoked paprika. Mix until the chicken is fully coated.
Make 1-inch slits on top of each chicken breast (evenly spaced).
Optionally, marinate the chicken in a ziplock bag in the fridge for 3 hours or overnight. Let chicken sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before cooking. -
Make the Hot Honey Sauce:
In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt 6 tablespoons of butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
Stir in the honey, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Cook until smooth and thick, then remove from heat. -
Bake the Chicken:
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the seasoned chicken breasts on the prepared baking sheet, leaving space between each. Spoon half of the hot honey sauce over the chicken breasts, reserving the remaining sauce for later.
Bake for 30-35 minutes until golden brown on the outside and fully cooked through.
Let the chicken rest for a few minutes. Spoon the remaining hot honey sauce over the chicken.
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Serve:
Serve with your favorite sides like salad, pasta, basmati rice, or brown rice. Enjoy!
Notes
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Homemade Seasoning Blend: To make your own “On Everything All-Purpose Blend,” combine equal parts of garlic powder, onion powder, sesame seeds, and poppy seeds.
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You can adjust the level of heat by modifying the amount of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes in the hot honey sauce.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 790mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 120mg