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.

📝 Ingredients

• 2 lbs chicken breasts, trimmed and sliced in half horizontally (approx. 3 chicken breasts cut in half for a total of 6 pieces)
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 1/4 cup honey (or hot honey)
• 2 tbsp white wine vinegar
• 2 tbsp minced garlic
• 1 tbsp dijon mustard
• 1 tbsp smoked paprika
• 1 1/2 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper

👨‍🍳 Instructions

1. 1Combine all marinade ingredients into a bowl or glass measuring cup. Whisk thoroughly.
2. 2Place 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.
3. 3When 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.