Spicy Honey Brushed Chicken

This has been my family's favorite chicken recipe for a couple years now. I've prepared this with chicken thighs, chicken breasts, chicken tenders; it has been wonderful with everything we had tried. A friend introduced me to Pam's blog, For The Love of Cooking, a few years ago and I truly enjoy it. Pam's blog was the first food blog I truly followed and explored and I owe her big-time. So, thank you again, for a terrific family favorite recipe! We had this for dinner last night with a simple Rice Pilaf and Roasted Vegetables. We all enjoyed it.

Spicy Honey Brushed Chicken
recipe adapted from For The Love of Cooking

8 boneless and skinless chicken thighs, breasts or tenders
2 tsp garlic powder
2 teaspoons chili powder
1 tsp salt
1 tsp cumin
1 tsp paprika
Pinch of crushed red pepper
6 tbsp of honey
3 tsp cider vinegar

Preheat the broiler. Line a baking pan with foil.
Combine the garlic powder, chili powder, salt, cumin, paprika, and crushed red pepper together in a bowl then mix well. Season the chicken evenly with the dry rub on both sides. Place chicken on the baking sheet. Broil chicken thighs for 4-5 minutes on each side. (for chicken tenders this was closer to 3 minutes on each side)

Combine the honey and vinegar in a small bowl, stirring well. Remove the chicken from the oven; brush the chicken with half of the honey mixture. Broil for 1 minute. Remove chicken from the oven and turn over. Brush the chicken with the remaining half of the honey mixture. Broil 1 minute or until chicken is done. Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.

Side note: If you are using a different cut of meat, be sure to adjust cooking times accordingly. Just keep a close eye on it to ensure the meat isn't overcooking.

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