Hot Honey Baked Chicken Breasts
These juicy chicken breasts are baked to golden perfection and smothered in a bold hot honey sauce made of butter, garlic, cayenne, and sweet raw honey. A sweet and spicy flavor explosion that’s quick, easy, and guaranteed to be juicy every time.
Equipment
- 1 Mixing bowl large
- 1 Baking dish or sheet lined with parchment
- 1 Medium saucepan for honey sauce
Ingredients
Main ingredients
- 2 lbs Organic chicken breasts
- 1 tablespoon Extra virgin olive oil
- 2 tsps On Everything All-Purpose Blend or homemade
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika optional
- 1 teaspoon Sea salt
- 6 Tbsps Unsalted butter
- 4 Garlic cloves minced
- 1 cup Organic raw honey
- 1 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
- 1 teaspoon Smoked paprika for sauce
- 1 teaspoon Red pepper flakes
- ½ teaspoon Garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon Chili powder
- Pinch Sea salt for sauce
Instructions
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pat chicken breasts dry. Rub with olive oil, then season with On Everything blend, sea salt, and smoked paprika.
- Place seasoned chicken breasts into the baking dish.
- In a pan, melt butter over medium heat. Add minced garlic and cook until fragrant.
- Whisk in honey, cayenne, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes, garlic powder, chili powder, and salt. Cook for 3–4 minutes.
- Pour half of the hot honey sauce over chicken. Reserve the rest for after baking.
- Bake for 30–35 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165°F. Baste halfway through with pan juices.
- Drizzle remaining hot honey sauce on top after baking and serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in sealed container in fridge up to 3 days. Reheat gently and drizzle with extra honey sauce for flavor boost. Freeze for up to 3 months if needed.