Description
A delicious recipe for Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken that combines the sweetness of honey with the heat of pepper for a flavorful dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 pounds chicken thighs, boneless and skinless
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
- Salt to taste
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a large bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, garlic powder, onion powder, black pepper, red pepper flakes, and salt. Whisk until well blended.
- Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 2 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat your grill or a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess marinade to drip off. Discard the remaining marinade.
- Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the chicken is nicely caramelized.
- Remove the chicken from the heat and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Garnish with chopped green onions and serve warm.
Notes
- For a smoky flavor, add 1 teaspoon of smoked paprika to the marinade.
- Serve the chicken over rice or quinoa for a complete meal, or slice it and add it to a salad for a lighter option.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling or Skillet Cooking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 17g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg