Sweet Heat Honey Pepper Chicken Skillet brings sticky-sweet glaze, bold black pepper, and a kick of chili heat together in one easy pan. Juicy chicken cooked in a buttery, peppery honey sauce—perfect for weeknights or meal prep.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
Ingredients
1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts
1/2 tsp salt
1/2 tsp cracked black pepper
1 tbsp olive oil
2 tbsp unsalted butter
3 cloves garlic, minced
1/3 cup honey
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (adjust to taste)
Optional: 1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tsp water (for thickening)
Optional garnish: chopped parsley or green onions
Instructions
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Cut chicken into even pieces and pat dry. Season with salt and pepper.
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Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 4–5 minutes per side until golden. Remove from skillet.
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Lower heat to medium. Add butter and garlic; sauté 30 seconds.
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Stir in honey, soy sauce, and red pepper flakes. Let simmer 2–3 minutes.
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Return chicken to skillet and toss in sauce. Simmer 4–5 minutes until cooked through.
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(Optional) Stir in cornstarch slurry and cook 1 minute to thicken sauce.
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Crack more pepper on top and serve hot.