Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts 

This Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts recipe delivers a harmonious blend of sweet and spicy flavors, featuring juicy, tender chicken glazed with a homemade hot honey sauce. The sauce combines organic raw honey, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, chili powder, and a pinch of sea salt, creating a sticky, flavorful coating that enhances the chicken's natural taste. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, meal prepping, or serving over rice, pasta, or salads, this dish is both versatile and satisfying.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 lbs organic chicken breasts

• 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil

• 2 teaspoons On Everything All-Purpose Blend (or a mix of garlic powder, onion powder, and dried herbs)

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)

• 1 teaspoon sea salt

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

• 6 tablespoons unsalted butter

• 4 garlic cloves, minced

• 1 cup organic raw honey

• 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper

• 1 teaspoon smoked paprika

• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

• ½ teaspoon garlic powder

• ½ teaspoon chili powder

• Pinch of sea salt
  
  

Directions:

1. Prep and Season the Chicken:

   • Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).

   • Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels.

   • In a large bowl, combine the olive oil, On Everything All-Purpose Blend, smoked paprika, and sea salt.

   • Add the chicken breasts to the bowl and toss until evenly coated.

   • Place the seasoned chicken breasts on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper or a lightly greased baking dish.

2. Prepare the Hot Honey Sauce:

   • In a medium skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.

   • 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 sea salt.

   • Bring the mixture to a simmer and cook for 3-4 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the sauce thickens slightly.

   • Remove from heat and set aside.

3. Bake the Chicken:

   • Drizzle half of the hot honey sauce over the chicken breasts.

   • Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the chicken is cooked through.

   • Halfway through baking, baste the chicken with the remaining hot honey sauce.

4. Serve:

   • Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before serving.

   • Serve the hot honey baked chicken breasts with your choice of sides, such as rice, pasta, or a fresh salad.
     
     

Nutritional Information (per serving, approx.):

• Calories: 450 kcal

• Total Fat: 20 g

  • Saturated Fat: 9 g

• Cholesterol: 85 mg

• Sodium: 800 mg

• Total Carbohydrates: 50 g

  • Dietary Fiber: 1 g

  • Sugars: 45 g

• Protein: 30 g