Description
Spicy Honey Chicken delivers a knockout combo of sweet and heat that’ll make your taste buds dance. Glazed with a killer sauce and packed with zesty punch, this dish turns dinner into a flavor adventure.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 large chicken breasts
Cooking Fats and Liquids:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- ⅓ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
Seasonings and Thickeners:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 tablespoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- Salt to taste
Instructions
- Heat 2 tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet at 375°F (190°C). Salt 450g chicken pieces and sear for 6 minutes, stirring occasionally until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Remove chicken from skillet. Add 3 minced garlic cloves and cook for 45-60 seconds until aromatic, avoiding burning.
- Pour ⅓ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, and 1 tablespoon ground black pepper into the same skillet. Stir 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes into the liquid mixture.
- Create a cornstarch slurry by whisking 1 tablespoon cornstarch with 2 tablespoons water until smooth. Slowly stream into the sauce while continuously stirring.
- Return chicken pieces to skillet, gently tossing to ensure each piece gets completely coated with the spicy-sweet sauce.
- Reduce heat to low and simmer for 3-4 minutes, allowing sauce to thicken and glaze the chicken thoroughly. Ensure every morsel is evenly covered.
- Remove skillet from heat immediately after sauce reaches desired consistency. Plate and serve hot for maximum flavor and texture.
Notes
- Check the chicken’s internal temperature reaches 165°F to ensure safe cooking.
- Adjust the red pepper flakes to control the heat level, from mild to extra spicy.
- Use low-sodium soy sauce if watching your salt intake or prefer a less salty dish.
- Let the sauce reduce slowly to develop a rich, concentrated flavor that coats the chicken perfectly.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-14 minutes
- Category: Sautéed
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 375 kcal
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 750 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 24 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 110 mg