Sweet and Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken

Sweet & Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken is a perfect dinner for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken breasts in a savory and sweet sauce. Paired with rice or potatoes and fresh veggies on the side, it makes a complete meal that is great for one or for a family. Super easy to prepare and ready in 45 minutes or less. Sweet & Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken will surely become a favorite in the meal rotation.
Sweet and Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken is a perfect dinner for a busy weeknight. Tender chicken breasts in a savory and sweet sauce. Paired with rice or potatoes and fresh veggies on the side, it makes a complete meal that is great for one or for a family. Super easy to prepare and ready in 45 minutes or less. Sweet and Spicy Honey Glazed Chicken will surely become a favorite in the meal rotation.

Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

• 2 lbs. chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 tsp sea salt
• 1 tsp black pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp garlic powder
• 1 tsp dried thyme
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes

For the Hot Honey Sauce:

• 6 tbsp unsalted butter
• 4 garlic cloves minced
• 1 cup honey
• 1 tsp cayenne pepper
• 1 tsp smoked paprika
• 1 tsp red pepper flakes
• ½ tsp garlic powder
• ½ tsp chili powder
• Pinch of sea salt

Instructions:

Prepare & Season the Chicken:

1. Prepare & Season the Chicken:
2. In a large bowl, combine chicken breasts, olive oil, sea salt, black pepper, smoked paprika, garlic powder, dried thyme, and red pepper flakes. Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
3. On a clean cutting board, cut shallow slits across the top of each chicken breast, about 1 inch apart. This allows the marinade to penetrate deeper.
4. For the best flavor, marinate the chicken in a sealed bag or container for at least 3 hours or overnight. Let it sit at room temperature for 15–20 minutes before cooking.

Make the Hot Honey Sauce:

1. Melt butter in a skillet over medium heat. Add minced garlic and sauté until fragrant, about 1–2 minutes.
2. Stir in honey, cayenne pepper, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, chili powder, and a pinch of sea salt. Mix until smooth and slightly thickened. Remove from heat.

Bake the Chicken:

Remove from the oven and let the chicken cool slightly. Drizzle the remaining hot honey sauce over the chicken before serving.

Preheat your oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Arrange the chicken breasts on the baking sheet, leaving space between each. Spoon half of the prepared hot honey sauce over the chicken, reserving the rest for later.

Bake for 30–35 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown, crispy on the outside, and fully cooked inside. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.