Description
A delightful and easy-to-make Spicy & Sweet Chicken Diablo recipe that combines tender chicken with a flavorful honey-Dijon sauce, finished with a kick of hot sauce. Perfect for a quick weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken:
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Sauce:
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons hot sauce (such as Frank’s RedHot)
- 1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
- 1/4 teaspoon smoked paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
Garnish:
- Chopped fresh parsley for garnish
Instructions
- Season the Chicken: Season chicken with salt and pepper.
- Prepare the Sauce: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add minced garlic. Sauté for 30 seconds until fragrant. Stir in honey, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, Worcestershire sauce, smoked paprika, red pepper flakes (if using), and apple cider vinegar. Bring to a simmer and cook for 2–3 minutes until slightly thickened.
- Combine and Simmer: Return the chicken to the skillet and spoon the sauce over the top. Simmer for another 2–3 minutes until the chicken is fully coated and heated through.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish with chopped parsley and serve immediately with rice, roasted vegetables, or mashed potatoes.
In a large skillet, heat olive oil over medium-high heat. Add chicken and sear for 4–5 minutes per side, until browned and cooked through. Remove chicken and set aside.
Notes
- Adjust the hot sauce and honey to taste for more heat or sweetness.
- This dish works well with chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Leftovers make great wraps or sandwiches.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast with sauce
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 630mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 19g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
