Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Honey
Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Honey is a delicious twist on a Southern classic. This recipe features juicy, boneless chicken breasts drenched in a spicy-sweet glaze made with honey, soy sauce, and cayenne pepper. Baked to crispy perfection, it offers a healthier alternative to frying while filling your kitchen with irresistible aromas. Perfect for family dinners or gatherings, this dish will wow your guests and leave them asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Southern
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper, then arrange them in the prepared baking dish.
- In a bowl, mix the brown sugar, soy sauce, cayenne pepper, and minced garlic until combined.
- Coat half of the sauce over the chicken breasts evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown.
- Drizzle the remaining sauce over the chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce overnight. Adjust cayenne pepper based on your spice preference or use different cuts of chicken for variety. Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container for up to three days.