Honey Pepper Chicken
This Honey Pepper Chicken is a sweet and spicy baked chicken dish featuring tender breasts glazed with a honey-soy mixture, complemented by colorful bell peppers and aromatic garlic. It’s an easy, flavorful meal perfect for weeknights.
Ingredients
For the Sauce
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
For the Chicken and Peppers
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 red bell pepper, sliced
- 1 green bell pepper, sliced
- 1 yellow bell pepper, sliced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, and olive oil. Set this sweet and tangy sauce aside.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a large ovenproof skillet over medium-high heat, sear the chicken breasts for about 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
- Add the sliced bell peppers to the same skillet and sauté for 4-5 minutes until they start to soften.
- Add the minced garlic and red pepper flakes to the peppers and cook for an additional 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Return the seared chicken to the skillet, placing it on top of the peppers. Pour the honey mixture over the chicken and peppers evenly.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven, garnish with chopped parsley, and serve hot with rice or your favorite sides.
Notes
Enjoy this honey sweet, peppery chicken that’s full of flavor and quick to prepare!