Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Honey
Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Honey is a mouthwatering dish that harmonizes spicy heat with sweet honey goodness. This oven-baked recipe features juicy, golden chicken breasts coated in a flavorful spice blend and topped with a rich honey glaze. Perfect for game nights or family gatherings, this dish promises to impress with its vibrant colors and irresistible aroma. Experience the taste of the South right from your kitchen!
- 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
- 1 tsp salt
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 2 tsp paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/4 cup hot sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt, pepper, paprika, and cayenne pepper.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, hot sauce, and honey until well combined.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the sauce over it, tossing gently to coat.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches at least 165°F (75°C).
- Drizzle remaining sauce over baked chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: - For extra crunch, marinate the chicken in buttermilk for a few hours before seasoning.- Feel free to experiment with spices like smoked paprika for different flavor profiles.- Serve alongside classic sides such as coleslaw or cornbread to complement the dish.