This Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken is a stunning 30 minute meal. My mouth is watering just thinking about it. It is a quick, easy chicken recipe that will have you coming back for more.
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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken was one of those meals that I created when I just wanted a way to make chicken different. A chicken dish that was so flavorful that my family would just love it, the result is this tender and spicy chicken dish that you will love.
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What We Love About This Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken Recipe
This meal is quick, easy, sweet and spicy. It really hits all the boxes. The sweet comes from delectable honey. Honey is full of such unique benefits, check out a few here.
- 30 Minute Meal: Perfect for any night of the week or a busy weekend.
- Easy Ingredients: All found in pantry, most are delectable seasonings that elevate the chicken and give it amazing flavor.
- Family Friendly: It is spicy and sticky and sweet so the whole family will love this tasty chicken meal.
- Adaptable: Can make it with different sweeteners or soy sauce to change the complexity.
- Makes Great Leftovers: A wonderful way to make a sandwich or serve the leftovers for lunch the next day.
Ingredient Notes
- Chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts but you can use boneless skinless chicken thighs if you wish.
- House Seasoning Blend: Garlic Powder, onion powder, and all the other flavors you like for chicken.
- Butter: divided.
- Garlic:minced, six cloves. Is there ever too much garlic?
- Brown sugar: A brown sugar substitute can also make a great Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken.
- Honey: One of the star ingredients that makes this dish sticky and sweet.
- Dried Oregano
- Dried Thyme
- Dried basil
- Crushed Red Pepper Flakes
Equipment Needed
- Large skillet
- Small Bowl
- Measuring Cups
- Measuring Spoons
How to Make Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken
These are the basic steps for making honey garlic butter chicken. Please refer to the recipe card below for more detailed instructions and nutrition information.
STEP 1: PREP
Begin by preheating your oven, then season chicken liberally with salt and pepper and House Seasoning blend and then add 2 tablespoons butter to a large oven-proof skillet and melt over medium high heat. Next, add chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside.
STEP 2: COOK
Then add remaining tablespoon butter to the skillet and melt, next add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat. Stir in brown sugar, honey, oregano, thyme, basil and crushed red pepper until combined. Return chicken to the skillet.
STEP 3: ROAST
Finally, place pan into oven and roast until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F on a meat thermometer, about 15 minutes.
Prep and Storage Tips for the Honey Garlic Chicken Marinade
HOW TO MAKE THIS RECIPE AHEAD OF TIME
It is a quick 30 minute meal and therefore there is no need to make this dinner in advance. It is best to serve it fresh and hot from the oven in less than 30 minutes.
HOW TO STORE THIS RECIPE
Store any leftovers in the refrigerator for up to five days in an airtight container.
HOW TO FREEZE THIS RECIPE
The chicken will stay good in the freezer for up to six months in a freezer bag or airtight container.
HOW TO REHEAT THIS RECIPE
Reheat the chicken in a skillet on the stove top on a medium heat until warm through. Add a little chicken broth or butter to add extra moisture.
Frequently Asked Questions about Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken
Of course, you can use boneless honey garlic chicken thighs, chicken tenders or even chicken legs. Simply make sure that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees.
Indeed you can. If you want more heat you can try more red pepper flake or a little sriracha. If you are not a fan of heat, reduce or even omit the hot spices.
Yes, as long as the chicken reaches the correct temperature of 165 degrees you can make enough of this recipe for a crowd or just a half batch for date night.
Expert Tips for Making This Recipe
- Garnish: A tbsp or two of sliced green onions or sesame seeds make a great addition to the .Honey Glazed Chicken.
- Oven Safe: Make sure your skillet is oven safe, a cast iron skillet works great for this recipe.
- Gluten Free: It is easy to use simple ingredients for those who need it.
- Variation tip: This Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken will make an excellent addition to your football parties. You can serve your favorite bone in wings with this sauce or cut the boneless chicken breast up and serve them as chicken bites.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The air fryer is great for cooking this honey garlic chicken breast. The cook time should be about 9 minutes at 360 degrees.
What to Serve with Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken
- Perfect Brown Rice
- Easy Broccoli Casserole
- Salt and Vinegar Potatoes on the Grill
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Spicy Honey Garlic Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1 teaspoon House Seasoning Blend
- 3 tablespoons butter, divided
- 6 cloves garlic, minced
- ¼ cup brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon honey
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
- ¼ teaspoon dried thyme
- ¼ teaspoon dried basil
- ⅛ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Season chicken liberally with House Seasoning Blend, salt and pepper.
- Add 2 tablespoons butter to a large oven-proof skillet and melt over medium high heat.
- Add chicken and sear on both sides until golden brown, about 2-3 minutes per side; set aside.
- Add remaining tablespoon butter to the skillet and melt.
- Add garlic, and cook, stirring frequently, until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Remove from heat.
- Stir in brown sugar, honey, oregano, thyme, basil and crushed red pepper until combined.
- Return chicken to the skillet.
- Place skillet into oven and roast until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 15 minutes.
Expert Tips
- Garnish: A tbsp or two of sliced green onions or sesame seeds make a great addition to the .Honey Glazed Chicken.
- Oven Safe: Make sure your skillet is oven safe, a cast iron skillet works great for this recipe.
- Gluten Free: It is easy to use simple ingredients for those who need it.
- Variation tip: This Garlic Brown Sugar Chicken will make an excellent addition to your football parties. You can serve your favorite bone in wings with this sauce or cut the boneless chicken breast up and serve them as chicken bites.
- Alternate cooking method tip: The air fryer is great for cooking this honey garlic chicken breast. The cook time should be about 9 minutes at 360 degrees.
Estimated Nutritional Information
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this is a very yummy, yet simple recipe. You can’t go wrong with chicken!
I feel your pain! I too am always looking for ways to change up how I make chicken. Thanks for this great idea! It looks delicious!
What a fabulous recipe, and the sauce is amazing! This meal was so easy to throw together and my family loved it!
I found chicken on a HUGE sale! Going to be making a double batch like you suggested tonight! Thanks!
Looks fantastic! Thank you! So easy…and around-the-home ingredients! Blessings from “Espressos of Faith!”
I think I just found my dinner recipe for tonight! Looks great! PINNED! Thanks you so much for sharing on Making Memories Mondays! I am so glad that you came to the party!
Cathy
Oh my! Does that ever sound good. Lucky me! I just bought some chicken breasts today. Know what I’m making tomorrow. Thanks for the recipe!
Am printing out the recipe now & have added to my meal plan for the week! Our family loves chicken breasts as well, and this would be perfect for a quick tasty meal!
Simple and delicious! My favorite combination 🙂
I love chicken. This recipe sounds fantastic. My mouth is watering just thinking about it.
Brown Sugar!? Why didn’t I ever think of that!! YUM! Definitely making! 😀
I guess I am the only one who has never tried brown sugar on chicken. I will need to try this one.
Ohhh! That looks so good. I am always looking for new chicken ideas!
Looks great! Anything with brown sugar is a keeper in my book!
I buy this yummy brown sugar marinated chicken at Wegmans – I’m going to have to try doing it myself!
LOL – My stomach is rumbling while I’m reading the recipe! I love chicken breasts because they bake so easily!
We love chicken breasts, but they can get boring. Can’t wait to try this one–sounds like one my boys will love, too.
Oh my goodness that sounds amazing! Adding it to my meal plan for next week!
Yum! Looks incredible! I love the tastes you get when you use brown sugar when making chicken!
I am going to try this recipe tonight. The garlic chicken one. Let you know how it turns out.
I hope you like it! 🙂