Sweet and Spicy Honey Pepper Chicken for an Exciting Dinner
Enjoy a delightful combination of flavors with this sweet and spicy honey pepper chicken recipe that will make your dinner exciting.
- Author: Souzan
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 1 hour
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling or Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
- 2 pounds chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
- 2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 green onions, sliced
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, crushed red pepper flakes, ginger, garlic, olive oil, and black pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken thighs to the marinade and let sit for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or oven to medium-high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and grill or bake for 25-30 minutes, until cooked through.
- Garnish with sliced green onions before serving.
Notes
- For an extra kick, add more crushed red pepper flakes.
- Marinating overnight enhances the flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken thigh
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: sweet and spicy honey pepper chicken