Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Honey
Baked Nashville Hot Chicken Honey is a mouthwatering dish that elevates the classic Nashville hot chicken to new heights with its crispy texture and sweet-spicy honey glaze. This healthier baked version combines tender chicken breasts with a flavor-packed sauce, perfect for gatherings or family dinners. Each bite delivers a symphony of smokiness and heat, balanced by the sweetness of honey. Quick to prepare and easy to customize, this dish will leave your guests asking for seconds!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Total Time: 50 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp smoked paprika
- 1 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a large bowl, toss the chicken breasts with olive oil. Season generously with smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, salt, and black pepper.
- In another bowl, combine brown sugar, garlic powder, optional cayenne pepper, and honey to create the sauce.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the honey sauce over it. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Brush remaining sauce on the chicken and bake for an additional 5 minutes.
- Serve hot, drizzled with extra sauce if desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 23g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For extra flavor, marinate chicken in the spice mixture for at least one hour before cooking. Adjust spice levels by modifying cayenne pepper according to your heat preference. Pair with sides like coleslaw or cornbread for a complete meal.