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Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken

A quick and delightful dish that combines the sweetness of honey with the spiciness of black pepper, creating a juicy, flavorful chicken perfect for any occasion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Comfort Food
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 4 pieces pieces of chicken thighs or breasts Ensure chicken is fresh for best flavor.
  • 1/2 cup honey Use high-quality honey for better taste.
  • 1 tablespoon black pepper Use freshly cracked pepper for best flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce Or a halal alternative.
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil For cooking.
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced Add to the glaze for better flavor.
  • to taste Salt Salt to taste.
  • for garnish Chopped green onions Optional garnish.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Rinse the chicken under cold water and pat it dry with paper towels.
  2. Season both sides of the chicken generously with salt and black pepper.
Glaze Preparation
  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and extra black pepper.
Cooking
  1. In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat.
  2. Add the chicken pieces to the skillet and cook for about 5-6 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through.
  3. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken in the skillet and let it simmer for an additional 3-4 minutes.
Serving
  1. Transfer the glazed chicken to a serving dish and drizzle remaining sauce from the skillet on top.
  2. Garnish with chopped green onions if desired.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in half the honey glaze for an hour before cooking. Adjust sweetness and heat by adding more honey or red pepper flakes if desired.