Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken: A Juicy Homemade Delight
A delicious and juicy chicken recipe with a sweet and spicy twist.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Pan-fry
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon onion powder
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, and onion powder.
- Marinate the chicken thighs in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Cook marinated chicken for 6-8 minutes on each side until fully cooked.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
- Serve with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.
- Adjust the pepper quantity for more or less spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg