Easy Spicy Honey Chicken

close up of spicy honey chicken made with Mike's Hot Honey

5 from 1 vote

Chicken breasts pounded thin, seared until golden, and finished with a pan sauce made from hot honey, balsamic vinegar, and chicken broth. One skillet, about 25 minutes.

Prep Time:5

Cook Time:20

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons butter divided
1 tablespoon olive oil
4 cloves garlic minced
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons spicy honey Such as Mike's Hot Honey
Salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound each to 1/4-inch thickness. Alternatively, butterfly or slice horizontally.
Season both sides with salt and pepper.
Melt 1 tablespoon of butter with the olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken without crowding, working in batches if needed. Cook 3 to 4 minutes per side until cooked through to 165 degrees Fahrenheit. Transfer to a plate and keep warm.
In the same skillet, add the garlic and saute for 30 seconds. Add the chicken broth and balsamic vinegar. Whisk together and scrape up any browned bits from the bottom of the pan.
Bring to a boil over medium-high heat and reduce by about half, about 4 to 5 minutes.
Whisk in the hot honey and remaining tablespoon of butter. Boil for 1 to 2 more minutes until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
Pour the sauce over the chicken and serve immediately.

Nutrition

Servings:

Calories: 257kcal