Description
This Quick and Easy Crunchy Hot Honey Chicken combines tender chicken breasts with a creamy, spicy-sweet sauce that’s full of flavor. Perfect for busy weeknights or casual dinners, this versatile dish pairs beautifully with buttered noodles or your favorite sides.
Ingredients
Chicken and Sauce
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (pounded to even thickness)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 8 ounces mushrooms, sliced
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 1 cup heavy cream
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- ½ teaspoon dried oregano
For Serving
- 12 ounces cooked, buttered noodles
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
- Grated Parmesan cheese (for garnish)
Instructions
. Prepare the Chicken:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
2. Cook the Chicken:
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add chicken breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until golden brown and cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Remove from the skillet and set aside.
3. Sauté the Mushrooms:
- In the same skillet, melt butter.
- Add mushrooms and sauté for about 5 minutes until tender and golden.
4. Build the Sauce:
- Stir in garlic, thyme, and oregano; cook for 1-2 minutes until fragrant.
- Deglaze the skillet with chicken broth, scraping up browned bits.
- Let it simmer and reduce by half, about 5 minutes.
5. Finish the Sauce:
- Stir in heavy cream and bring to a gentle simmer.
- Cook for 3-4 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
6. Combine and Serve:
- Return chicken to the skillet, spooning the sauce over to coat.
- Warm through for 2-3 minutes.
7. Plate and Garnish:
- Serve chicken over buttered noodles, pouring sauce and mushrooms on top.
- Garnish with parsley and Parmesan cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Sautéing
- Cuisine: American