Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Honey
Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Honey is a delightful dish that blends spicy and sweet flavors, making it a must-try for chicken lovers. This baked version features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a zesty spice mix and drizzled with a luscious honey-hot sauce. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe guarantees an explosion of flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 2 tsp garlic powder
- 2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 3 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tbsp hot sauce (your favorite brand)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, mix garlic powder, cayenne pepper, and brown sugar. Rub the mixture all over the chicken breasts until well coated.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- While baking, combine honey and hot sauce in a small bowl until smooth.
- Once baked, drizzle the honey-hot sauce over the chicken and return to the oven for another 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, garnished with parsley if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 17g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for an hour before seasoning.- Feel free to substitute honey with maple syrup or add more spices like paprika for variety.- Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days; reheating in the oven maintains crispiness.