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Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts

Juicy, tender chicken breasts seasoned and glazed with a homemade sweet and spicy hot honey sauce. Gluten-free, meal prep friendly, and ready in 45 minutes.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 458

Ingredients
  

  • 2 lbs organic chicken breasts scored with shallow slits on top
  • 1 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
  • 2 tsp all-purpose seasoning blend homemade: 1 tsp each sea salt, black pepper, garlic powder, dried oregano, dried thyme, dried parsley
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika for the chicken
  • 1 tsp sea salt
  • 6 tbsp unsalted butter for the hot honey sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 cup organic raw honey
  • 1 tsp cayenne pepper reduce to 1/2 tsp for less heat
  • 1 tsp smoked paprika for the sauce
  • 1 tsp red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 tsp garlic powder
  • 0.5 tsp chili powder
  • pinch of sea salt for the sauce

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Medium skillet
  • Large mixing bowl
  • Meat thermometer
  • Zip-lock bag

Method
 

  1. In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts with olive oil, all-purpose seasoning, smoked paprika, and sea salt. Toss until fully coated. Score shallow slits across the top of each breast about 1 inch apart.
  2. Place coated chicken in a sealed zip-lock bag and refrigerate for at least 3 hours or overnight. When ready to cook, remove from fridge and let sit at room temperature for 15 to 20 minutes.
  3. In a medium skillet over medium-high heat, melt the butter. Add minced garlic and cook for 1 to 2 minutes until fragrant. Stir in honey, cayenne, chili powder, smoked paprika, garlic powder, red pepper flakes, and a pinch of salt. Stir until smooth and slightly thickened, about 2 minutes. Remove from heat.
  4. Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Arrange chicken breasts side by side with space between each. Spoon half of the hot honey sauce over the tops. Reserve remaining sauce.
  5. Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, flipping halfway through, until golden and the internal temperature reads 165 degrees F at the thickest part.
  6. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Spoon remaining hot honey sauce over each breast before serving.

Notes

Marinating overnight gives the best depth of flavor. Reduce cayenne and red pepper flakes for a milder version. Works great with chicken thighs or tenderloins. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to 4 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F for best texture. Great for meal prep.