Easy Hot Honey Chicken Marinade Recipe (So flavorful!)

Platter of hot honey marinated chicken breasts with parsley and honey.

5 from 2 votes

Easy Hot Honey Chicken Marinade Recipe (So flavorful!)

For an exciting new dinner idea, give this Hot Honey Chicken Marinade Recipe a try! It combines honey for sweetness, cayenne pepper for heat, and other spices for depth, making your grilled chicken juicy and delicious. With just 10 minutes of hands-on time, this easy marinade is perfect for any meal.

Prep Time10

Cook Time10

Total Time20

Course: Dinner, Main Course

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 219kcal

Author: Danielle

Equipment

small bowl or glass measuring cup
whisk
zip bag or other covered container

Ingredients

2 lbs chicken breasts, trimmed and sliced in half horizontally approx. 3 chicken breasts cut in half for a total of 6 pieces
¼ cup olive oil
¼ cup honey or hot honey
2 tablespoon white wine vinegar
2 tablespoon minced garlic
1 tbsp dijon mustard
1 tablespoon smoked paprika
1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
½ teaspoon cayenne pepper

Instructions

Combine all marinade ingredients into a bowl or glass measuring cup. Whisk thoroughly.
¼ cup olive oil, ¼ cup honey, 2 tablespoon white wine vinegar, 2 tablespoon minced garlic, 1 tablespoon dijon mustard, 1 tablespoon smoked paprika, ½ teaspoon cayenne pepper, 1 ½ teaspoon kosher salt
Place chicken breasts in a zip bad or container and pour over the marinade. Allow to sit in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes but overnight is best.
2 lbs chicken breasts, trimmed and sliced in half horizontally
When it is time to cook, grill over medium to medium-high heat for 4-5 minutes per side until the inside reaches 165℉. Allow to rest for 5 minutes and serve.

Notes

Tips & Tricks

Be sure to mix the ingredients until the honey is completely dissolved.
If you measure the oil before the honey, the honey will slip right out without sticking.

If using hot honey, use less cayenne pepper or skip all together.

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