Hot Honey Baked Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Chicken
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2 teaspoons your favorite seasoning mix (store-bought or homemade)
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika (optional)
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1 tablespoon olive oil, extra virgin preferred
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1 teaspoon salt, sea preferred
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2 pounds chicken breasts, organic if desired
→ Hot Honey Sauce
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1 cup raw honey, organic recommended
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4 cloves garlic, finely chopped
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6 tablespoons unsalted butter
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1 teaspoon cayenne powder
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½ teaspoon garlic seasoning powder
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1 teaspoon red chili flakes
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Pinch of sea salt for taste
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½ teaspoon chili powder
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1 teaspoon smoked paprika
# Instructions:
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Rub oil and seasonings all over chicken in a roomy bowl. Make 1-inch cuts on top. Let it sit for 3 hours or longer if you can.
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Cook garlic in melted butter until fragrant in a skillet. Stir in honey and all spices. Keep stirring until thickened. Take it off the heat.
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Set oven to 400°F. Cover a baking tray with parchment. Space out chicken pieces on the tray.
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Drizzle half the hot honey mix on chicken. Bake for 30-35 minutes or until golden and cooked through.
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Cool slightly, then spoon the reserved sauce over before serving.
# Notes:
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Make it ahead of time and store for up to 2 days
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Keeps fresh in the fridge for about 3-4 days
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Swap breasts for thighs, drumsticks, or tenderloins if you like
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Create your own seasoning blend with your go-to spices