Description
This Honey Pepper Chicken is a delicious and simple dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy honey sauce with a kick of black pepper. Perfect for a weeknight dinner, this dish pairs wonderfully with rice, vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil (or vegetable oil)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar (or white vinegar)
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional, for added spice)
- 1 teaspoon black pepper (freshly ground)
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken:
Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. - Cook the Chicken:
Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or 74°C). Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside. - Make the Sauce:
In the same skillet, add the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, black pepper, crushed red pepper flakes (if using), and minced garlic. Stir the ingredients together and bring to a simmer. Let the sauce cook for about 2-3 minutes until it thickens slightly. - Coat the Chicken:
Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Spoon the sauce over the chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated. Cook for an additional 2-3 minutes, flipping the chicken halfway through, to allow the chicken to absorb the sauce. - Serve:
Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer it to a serving plate. Drizzle any remaining sauce over the top. Garnish with chopped fresh parsley. - Enjoy:
Serve immediately with your favorite side dishes like rice, roasted vegetables, or a green salad!
Notes
- For a spicier version, increase the amount of black pepper or add extra crushed red pepper flakes.
- You can use chicken thighs for a juicier, more flavorful version of this dish.
- If the sauce becomes too thick, add a splash of water or chicken broth to thin it out.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280 kcal
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 20g
- Cholesterol: 70mg