spicy sweet chicken diablo (Print Version)
Chicken breast cutlets shine with sweet heat from honey, hot sauce, and warm spices in every bite.
# Ingredients:
→ Main
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1/2 cup hot sauce
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1 cup sour cream
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1/2 cup ketchup
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1/4 cup honey
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1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
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2 teaspoons ground cumin
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4 thinly pounded chicken breast cutlets
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2 tablespoons vegetable oil
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4 cloves garlic, minced
→ Garnish
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2 scallions, finely chopped (optional)
# Steps:
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In a large bowl, whisk together the hot sauce, sour cream, ketchup, honey, smoked paprika, and ground cumin until fully combined.
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Transfer the chicken breast cutlets to a shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Reserve the remaining marinade for later.
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Cover the dish and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or overnight for enhanced flavor.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
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Reduce heat to medium, add the marinated chicken cutlets to the skillet, and cook until golden brown and cooked through, about 10 to 15 minutes, flipping once halfway through.
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While the chicken cooks, heat the reserved marinade in a small saucepan over low heat until warmed through.
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Arrange the cooked chicken on plates, spoon warmed sauce over the top, and, if desired, sprinkle with finely chopped scallions.
# Notes:
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Allowing the chicken to marinate overnight produces deeper flavor, but even a short marinade will enhance tenderness.