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Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo Recipe

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Spicy Sweet Chicken Diablo is a flavorful and easy-to-make skillet dish featuring marinated chicken breast cutlets cooked to perfection and served with a tangy and spicy sauce. The marinade combines hot sauce, sour cream, ketchup, honey, smoked paprika, and cumin, creating a delicious balance of spicy, sweet, and smoky flavors.

Ingredients

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Marinade

  • 1/2 cup hot sauce
  • 1 cup sour cream
  • 1/2 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin

Chicken

  • 4 thinly pounded chicken breast cutlets

Cooking

  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 2 scallions, chopped finely (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prepare Marinade: In a bowl, combine 1/2 cup hot sauce, 1 cup sour cream, 1/2 cup ketchup, 1/4 cup honey, 1.5 teaspoons smoked paprika, and 2 teaspoons ground cumin. Whisk all ingredients together until fully blended.
  2. Marinate Chicken: Pour half of the marinade mixture over the 4 thinly pounded chicken breast cutlets placed in a shallow dish. Reserve the remaining marinade for later use. Cover the dish and refrigerate. Marinate for at least 30 minutes, or overnight for best flavor absorption.
  3. Heat Oil and Garlic: In a skillet, heat 2 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat. Add the minced garlic cloves and cook briefly for about 30 seconds until fragrant, taking care not to burn the garlic.
  4. Cook Chicken: Reduce the heat to medium and add the marinated chicken cutlets to the skillet. Cook, turning occasionally, until the chicken is browned on both sides and cooked through, approximately 10-15 minutes total.
  5. Warm Remaining Marinade: While the chicken cooks, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan and heat until warmed through, stirring occasionally.
  6. Serve: Plate the cooked chicken breast cutlets, drizzle the warmed sauce over the top, and sprinkle with finely chopped scallions if desired.
  7. Enjoy: Serve immediately and enjoy your spicy, sweet, and smoky Chicken Diablo!

Notes

  • For best flavor, marinate the chicken overnight, but 30 minutes is sufficient if you’re short on time.
  • Use thinly pounded chicken breasts to ensure quick and even cooking.
  • You can adjust the amount of hot sauce to control the heat level according to your preference.
  • If you prefer thicker sauce, you can simmer the remaining marinade longer to reduce it.

Keywords: spicy chicken, chicken diablo, skillet chicken, marinated chicken, quick dinner, spicy sweet sauce, smoky chicken

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