Spicy honey orange glazed chicken breasts

45 min
medium
9 ingredients

Spicy honey orange glazed chicken breasts

Honey and orange spicy glazed chicken breasts are a recipe that combines sweet and spicy flavors in a single dish, highly appreciated in the home cooking of various Latin American countries. Originating from the fusion of traditional culinary techniques with local ingredients, this recipe reflects Mediterranean and Asian influence in the region. In countries like Mexico, Chile, and Argentina, this dish is known and adapted with variations according to local taste, although the concept of combining honey and citrus with a spicy touch is quite popular and common.

In Mexico, for example, different varieties of chili peppers are used to add the spiciness, while in other places, the orange and honey provide a sweeter and fresher flavor. Furthermore, in many regions of Latin America, chicken breasts are a frequent option for quick yet nutritious meals, and this recipe stands out for its balance between speed and flavor. It is also common to find variants that include different types of citrus glazes or the use of native spices to give a special touch to the preparation.

How to Prepare Honey and Orange Spicy Glazed Chicken Breasts

For this recipe you will need the following ingredients: honey, frozen concentrated orange juice, orange zest, garlic, salt, red pepper flakes, boneless and skinless chicken breasts, margarine, and vegetable oil.

In a small bowl, combine the honey with the juice concentrate, orange zest, garlic, salt, and red pepper flakes.

Rinse the chicken with cold water and dry it with paper towels.

Season lightly with salt.

In a large non-stick skillet, heat the margarine and oil over medium-high heat.

Add the chicken and cook for about 4 minutes, until golden brown.

Flip the chicken and cook for another 4 minutes until fully cooked.

Pour the honey mixture over the chicken and cook, turning the chicken to coat it as the sauce begins to thicken, for about 2 minutes.

Serve the honey and orange glazed chicken breasts with the glaze on top and enjoy a dish full of flavor and texture.

Pechugas de pollo con glaseado picante de miel y naranja

Ingredients (10)

  • Honey
  • Frozen Orange Juice Concentrate
  • Orange Zest
  • Garlic
  • Salt
  • Red Chile Flakes
  • Boneless
  • Skinless Chicken Breasts
  • Margarine
  • Vegetable Oil

Instructions (17 steps)

  1. 1 In a small bowl
  2. 2 combine the honey with the concentrated juice
  3. 3 orange zest
  4. 4 garlic
  5. 5 salt
  6. 6 and red pepper flakes
  7. 7 Rinse the chicken with cold water and dry it with paper towels
  8. 8 Season lightly with salt
  9. 9 In a large nonstick skillet
  10. 10 heat the margarine and oil over medium-high heat
  11. 11 Add the chicken and cook for approximately 4 minutes
  12. 12 until golden brown
  13. 13 Turn the chicken over and cook for another 4 minutes until fully cooked
  14. 14 Pour the honey mixture over the chicken and cook
  15. 15 turning the chicken to coat it as the sauce begins to thicken
  16. 16 for approximately 2 minutes
  17. 17 Serve the chicken breasts with the honey and orange glaze on top