Description
Spicy & Sweet Chicken Diablo is a tantalizing dish that combines the bold flavors of honey, mustard, and hot sauce to create a delicious glaze for tender chicken breasts. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend gathering.
Ingredients
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Ingredients for Spicy & Sweet Chicken Diablo:
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 1/4 cup hot sauce (like Frank’s RedHot)
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, olive oil, apple cider vinegar, paprika, garlic powder, onion powder, salt, and black pepper.
- Coat the chicken: Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the sauce over them, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake: Bake uncovered for 25 to 30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Broil: For a caramelized finish, broil the chicken for 2–3 minutes at the end of cooking.
- Rest and serve: Let the chicken rest before serving. Garnish with parsley if desired.
Notes
- Adjust hot sauce quantity to suit your spice preference.
- This dish pairs well with rice, roasted vegetables, or a green salad.
- Chicken thighs can be used; adjust cooking time accordingly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 670mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
