Hot Honey BBQ Chicken
Chicken pieces are sautéed on the stovetop, then coated in a hot honey BBQ sauce that balances sweetness from honey with heat from chili and the smoky depth of barbecue seasoning. The sauce comes together in the pan alongside the chicken, keeping the total cook time well under 30 minutes. Serve over rice or with coleslaw for a complete meal.
Equipment
- Sauté pan
- Whisk
- Knife
- Cutting board
- Measuring cups
- Small bowl
- Tongs
Ingredients
For the Chicken:
- 1 pound chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into 1-inch cubes
For the Hot Honey BBQ Sauce:
- ¼ cup honey preferably local
- 3 tablespoons BBQ sauce your favorite brand
- 1 tablespoon hot sauce adjust according to spice preference
- 1 teaspoon olive oil
- ½ teaspoon garlic powder
- ¼ teaspoon smoked paprika
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the cubed chicken breasts with garlic powder, smoked paprika, salt, and pepper. Toss well to ensure the spices evenly coat the pieces.
- Cook the Chicken: In a large sauté pan, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add the seasoned chicken cubes and cook for 6-8 minutes, turning occasionally, until they're golden brown and thoroughly cooked. Remove the chicken from the pan and set aside.
- Prepare Hot Honey BBQ Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, BBQ sauce, and hot sauce until smooth. Pour this mixture into the same pan reduced to medium heat and let it cook for 1-2 minutes until slightly thickened, stirring to prevent sticking.
- Combine and Serve: Return the cooked chicken to the pan, tossing to coat it completely in the sauce. Cook for an additional minute until the chicken is heated through and evenly glazed.
Notes
- For a hint of smokiness without a grill, try adding a drop of liquid smoke to the sauce.
- For a vegetarian twist, substitute the chicken with firm tofu.
Nutrition
Calories: 227kcalCarbohydrates: 23gProtein: 24gFat: 4gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 73mgSodium: 354mgPotassium: 473mgFiber: 0.2gSugar: 22gVitamin A: 130IUVitamin C: 4mgCalcium: 12mgIron: 1mg
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