Description
Honey Pepper Chicken brings zesty flavor right to your dinner table with minimal effort and maximum taste. Crispy chicken pieces glazed in a sweet-spicy sauce guarantee smiles and clean plates from everyone at your meal.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 1 lb chicken breast
Sweeteners and Sauces:
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a precise 400F, ensuring the rack sits in the middle position for even cooking.
- Whisk together ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes, and 2 minced garlic cloves until your marinade looks glossy and well combined.
- Pat your 1 lb chicken breast completely dry with paper towels to help the marinade stick perfectly.
- Pour the marinade over the chicken, massaging each piece to ensure every inch gets coated with the sweet and spicy mixture.
- Transfer the chicken to a ceramic or glass baking dish, spreading the pieces so they aren’t touching each other.
- Slide the dish into the hot oven and roast for exactly 25-30 minutes, checking that the internal temperature reaches 165F at the thickest part.
- Remove the chicken and let it rest on a cutting board for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute and keep the meat super tender.
- Slice against the grain and serve immediately while the chicken remains warm and succulent.
Notes
- Use fresh chicken breasts for the best texture and flavor absorption.
- Check internal chicken temperature reaches 165F with a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking.
- Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes before baking to deepen the honey-pepper flavor profile.
- For a lower-carb version, substitute honey with sugar-free maple syrup or monk fruit sweetener.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2
- Calories: 380 kcal
- Sugar: 17 g
- Sodium: 900 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 38 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg