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Delicious Honey Pepper Chicken dish garnished with herbs and served on a plate

Sweet Spicy Weeknight Chicken

A comforting and flavorful Chicken dish infused with sweet honey and pepper, perfect for weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: Comfort, Weeknight
Calories: 340
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 lb chicken breasts Choose fresh, evenly sized breasts for even cooking; if using frozen, thaw completely.
  • 1/4 cup honey Use a mild-flavored honey for balanced sweetness.
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce Opt for low sodium if watching salt levels.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Freshly cracked black pepper gives brighter heat.
  • 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder Minced fresh garlic can be used for more flavor.
  • Salt to taste Salt
  • Chopped green onions for garnish

Method
 

Preparation
  1. In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, olive oil, black pepper, garlic powder, and salt.
  2. Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Preheat a grill or skillet over medium heat.
  2. Cook the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until thoroughly cooked.
Serving
  1. Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions.

Notes

For deeper flavor, marinate chicken for up to 8 hours. Use an instant-read thermometer to check that the internal temperature reaches 165°F.