Description
Sizzling honey pepper chicken brings a delightful dance of sweet and spicy flavors to your dinner table. Crispy, golden-brown chicken pieces glazed with a luscious honey-pepper sauce promise a mouthwatering meal that satisfies both comfort and excitement on your plate.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1 lb chicken thighs
Seasonings and Sauce:
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp black pepper
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1 tsp red pepper flakes
Cooking and Garnish:
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp butter
- 2 green onions
- 1 tsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Prepare the chicken by trimming excess fat and patting the chicken breasts and thighs completely dry with paper towels to ensure optimal seasoning adherence.
- Create a robust marinade by whisking together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, black pepper, and red pepper flakes in a mixing bowl until thoroughly combined and glossy.
- Submerge the chicken pieces into the marinade, ensuring each piece is generously coated, and let rest at room temperature for 15-20 minutes to absorb maximum flavor.
- Heat olive oil and butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat until the butter is fully melted and the pan is shimmering.
- Carefully place marinated chicken into the hot skillet, allowing each piece to sear without overcrowding, which creates a beautiful golden-brown exterior.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes per side, turning only once, until internal temperature reaches 165°F and develops a caramelized honey glaze.
- While chicken cooks, continuously spoon remaining marinade over the meat to intensify flavor and create a rich, glossy coating.
- Remove chicken from skillet and let rest for 3-5 minutes to redistribute internal juices and maintain tenderness.
- Garnish with finely chopped green onions and a sprinkle of sesame seeds for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve immediately with your preferred side dishes, drizzling any remaining pan juices over the chicken for extra flavor.
Notes
- Pat chicken completely dry to help seasonings stick better and achieve a crispy exterior.
- Marinate at room temperature to ensure even flavor absorption and faster cooking.
- Use a meat thermometer to guarantee chicken reaches safe internal temperature without overcooking.
- Avoid overcrowding the skillet to allow proper searing and caramelization of the honey glaze.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 367
- Sugar: 18 g
- Sodium: 525 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 34 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg