Spicy Honey Chicken & Zucchini (Printer-Friendly Version)
# What You'll Need:
→ For the Chicken
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2 pounds chicken breasts or thighs, cut into cubes
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1 tablespoon smoked paprika
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1 1/2 teaspoons onion powder
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1 1/2 teaspoons garlic powder
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Kosher salt and black pepper
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1/4 cup all-purpose flour (or gluten-free)
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4 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
→ For the Zucchini
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2 zucchini/yellow summer squash, sliced
→ For the Hot Honey Garlic Sauce
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1/2 cup hot sauce
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6 tablespoons salted butter
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4-6 cloves garlic, chopped
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3/4 teaspoon chipotle chili powder
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1-2 teaspoons cayenne pepper
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1/4 cup honey
→ For Serving
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Blue cheese or ranch dressing
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Avocado, basil, sliced green onions
# Let's Cook!:
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Preheat the oven to 450°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or rub with oil.
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On the sheet pan, toss together the chicken, paprika, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Add the flour and toss again. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil, tossing to coat. Arrange the chicken to one side of the baking sheet. Add the zucchini to the other side. Toss with olive oil, salt, and pepper. Bake 15-20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
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In a saucepan set over medium heat, melt together the hot sauce, butter, garlic, chipotle chili powder, and cayenne. Stir until melted and combined. Remove from the heat and mix in the honey. Season with salt.
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Pour the buffalo sauce over the chicken, toss the chicken in the sauce. Bake another 5 minutes, until the hot honey sauce is baked onto the chicken.
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Serve the chicken, zucchini, and hot honey with chunks of avocado, basil, green onions, and blue cheese or ranch dressing. Great over rice or with french fries!
# Cook's Notes:
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Creamy Cilantro-Basil Ranch: In a blender, blend 1/2 cup plain Greek yogurt or sour cream, 1/3 cup mayo, 2 tablespoons buttermilk, 1 cup fresh cilantro, 1/2 cup fresh basil, 1/4 cup fresh chopped chives, 2 teaspoons Worcestershire, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, 1 teaspoon onion powder, 1/4 teaspoon cayenne, and a pinch each of kosher salt and black pepper. Blend until creamy.
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Nutrition Information: Calories: 492 per serving.