Hot Honey Chicken

Published on August 12, 2024

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Hot Honey Chicken- grilled hot honey chicken with fresh peach pico de gallo is the perfect summertime meal. It’s fresh, flavorful, and so delicious!

hot honey chicken on platter with peach pico de gallo, lime wedges, and cilantro.

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If you are looking for a new chicken recipe to try, I highly recommend this easy grilled Hot Honey Chicken.

Hot honey is a versatile condiment that combines the sweetness of honey with the heat of chili peppers. It is great drizzled over pizza, biscuits, vegetables, salmon, and even chicken!

The hot honey gives the chicken a rich, natural sweetness that balances out the other flavors. It caramelizes slightly when grilled and adds a slightly spicy kick that warms your taste buds.

Top the juicy chicken with an extra drizzle of hot honey and fresh peach pico de gallo.

Peach pico de gallo is a refreshing twist on the classic pico de gallo. The sweetness of peaches pairs beautifully with the tanginess of lime and the heat of jalapeños, making for a vibrant and flavorful topping or side dish. It compliments the hot honey chicken so nicely.

The combination of sweet, spicy, and savory makes this hot honey chicken a deliciously complex and satisfying dish. It is a summertime favorite, but can be enjoyed anytime of the year.

Table of Contents

Ingredients
How to Make Hot Honey Chicken
What to Serve with Hot Honey Chicken
How to Store
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Hot Honey Chicken with Peach Pico de Gallo Recipe

Ingredients

For the chicken:

Boneless skinless chicken breasts– you need about 2 pounds. You can also use chicken thighs.
Hot honey– you can find hot honey at most grocery stores or you can buy it online. If you don’t have hot honey, you can use regular honey or mix regular honey with crushed red pepper flakes for a kick.
Lemon juice– use a lemon squeezer to juice the lemons.
Oil– avocado oil or olive oil.
Garlic– use fresh garlic cloves.
Smoked paprika– to give the chicken a slightly smoky flavor. It goes so well with the spicy honey.

For the peach pico de gallo:

The peach pico de gallo is optional, but SO good, especially during the summertime when peaches are at their peak!

Peaches– pick the ripest, juiciest peaches you can find. I don’t peel the peaches, but you can.
Tomatoes– use ripe tomatoes for maximum flavor.
Cilantro-chopped.
Red onion– diced.
Jalapeño pepper– seeds removed and minced.
Lime juice– zesty and tart!

A sharp knife cutting chicken breasts in half widthwise.

How to Make Hot Honey Chicken

Using a sharp knife, slice the breasts in half widthwise. Season the chicken with salt and pepper on both sides. Place the chicken in a large bowl or gallon freezer bag.

hot honey lemon garlic marinade in bowl to make hot honey chicken.

In a medium bowl, whisk together the hot honey, lemon juice, oil, garlic, smoked paprika, and salt.

chicken breasts marinating in hot honey marinade on plate.

Pour the mixture over the chicken. Stir to make sure the chicken is evenly coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.

hot honey chicken grilling on grill pan.

When ready to cook, preheat the grill (or grill pan) to high heat and oil the grates.
Place the chicken breasts on the grill and cook for 3 to 5 minutes per side or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165 degrees F. Don’t overcook.
Transfer the chicken to a plate and cover tightly with foil. Allow to rest for 5 to 10 minutes.

To make the peach pico de gallo, combine the peaches, tomatoes, cilantro, onion, jalapeño, lime juice, salt, and pepper in a medium bowl. Stir to combine.

Drizzle the chicken with hot honey and serve with peach pico de gallo.

What to Serve with Hot Honey Chicken

How to Store

Let the chicken cool completely. Store in an airtight container in the refrigerator and eat within 3 to 4 days.
If you want to store the chicken for more than a few days, you can freeze it. Don’t drizzle it with the honey or top with the peach pico, just freeze the cooked chicken. Wrap it tightly in plastic wrap and then place it in a freezer-safe bag or container. It’s best to use it within 3 months for optimal quality.
You can make the peach pico de gallo in advance. It will keep in the fridge for 1 day.

grilled hot honey chicken on platter with peach pico de gallo.

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