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Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo

Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo is a sweet and spicy skillet chicken made with hot sauce, honey, and sour cream.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Course dinner
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • ½ cup hot sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • ½ cup ketchup
  • ¼ cup honey
  • teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin
  • 4 thinly pounded chicken breast cutlets
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 scallions finely chopped (optional garnish)

Instructions
 

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together hot sauce, sour cream, ketchup, honey, smoked paprika, and ground cumin until smooth and fully combined.
  • Place the chicken breast cutlets in a shallow dish. Pour half of the sauce mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well coated. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.
  • Cover and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes. For deeper flavor, marinate overnight.
  • Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds until fragrant.
  • Reduce heat to medium. Add the marinated chicken and cook for 10–15 minutes, turning once, until browned on both sides and cooked through (internal temperature 165°F / 75°C).
  • While the chicken cooks, gently warm the reserved sauce in a small saucepan.
  • Serve the Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo hot, drizzled with the warmed sauce.
  • Garnish with chopped scallions if desired.

Notes

  • Serve over rice, mashed potatoes, or roasted vegetables.