Chicken Diablo: Spicy & Sweet Chicken Dinner With One Bold, Crowd-Pleasing Twist
A spicy and sweet chicken dinner made with juicy seared chicken breasts simmered in a bold tomato-based Diablo sauce spiked with hot sauce, garlic, mustard, and honey. Flavorful, fiery, and deeply satisfying.
Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 tbsp olive oil or butter
1 small onion, diced
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 cup tomato sauce or crushed tomatoes
2 tbsp Dijon mustard
2–3 tbsp hot sauce (to taste)
1 tbsp honey or brown sugar
½ cup chicken broth
½ tsp paprika
Pinch of cayenne pepper
Salt and black pepper, to taste
Optional: ¼ cup cream
Chopped parsley or lemon juice for garnish
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt, pepper, and paprika. Sear in olive oil over medium-high heat, 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
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In same skillet, sauté onion until soft. Add garlic and cook 30 seconds.
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Stir in tomato sauce, Dijon mustard, hot sauce, honey, paprika, cayenne, and chicken broth. Bring to simmer.
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Return chicken to pan. Cover and simmer 12–15 minutes, until fully cooked.
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Taste sauce and adjust seasoning. Stir in cream if using.
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Serve hot, garnished with parsley or lemon juice.
Notes
Use thighs for a juicier version. Adjust heat and sweetness to taste. Add cream for a silky texture. Pairs well with rice or mashed potatoes.