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Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken

  • Author: slsrecipes
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings
  • Category: Main Course
  • Method: Pan‑fry + glaze
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Low Fat

Description

Juicy chicken glazed in a sweet‑and‑spicy honey‑pepper sauce, ready in around 30 minutes for a quick, flavorful weeknight dinner.


Ingredients

  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • ½ cup honey
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp black pepper
  • 1 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 tsp ginger powder
  • Salt, to taste
  • 2 tbsp oil (for cooking)


Instructions

  1. Pat chicken dry with paper towels.
  2. Whisk together honey, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, ginger powder, and salt in a bowl.
  3. Heat oil in a skillet over medium heat.
  4. Cook chicken 6–7 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through (165 °F internal).
  5. Pour sauce over chicken and cook 2–3 minutes per side until glossy and thickened.
  6. Remove chicken, let rest a few minutes, slice, and drizzle with remaining sauce.

Notes

  • For more depth, use boneless chicken thighs.
  • Adjust heat by adding crushed red pepper flakes or sriracha.
  • Preheat skillet for a better sear.
  • Leftovers keep in fridge for 3 days or freeze up to 2 months; reheat gently and loosen sauce with water or broth.