RECIPE: HONEY-SPICED CHICKEN

Recipes so simple, it's almost harder not to make them.

Shopping List: What you'll need

Mashed potatoes, rice or roasted vegetables will round out a hearty meal, but for this honey-spiced chicken recipe, you'll need:

• 2 chicken breasts (for 2 servings - multiply recipe accordingly to suit your own needs)

• 2 tablespoons honey

• 2 tablespoons sriracha

• 2 tablespoons butter

  
  

Let's get cooking: How to make it

Wash your hands and your surfaces before and after handling all poultry and produce. Failure to do so can lead to Salmonella bacterial infection (4-6 days of absolute awful), or onion juice in your eye - which is also not a good time.

1. Over medium-low heat, add honey and sriracha to a medium pan.

2. Cook, stirring, until bubbling and glossy, 1-2 minutes. Transfer sauce to a small bowl and set aside.

3. Pat chicken dry with paper towels, then place in a plastic bag or between two pieces of plastic wrap. Pound with a mallet, spoon or rolling pin until chicken is about 1/3" thick. Season with salt and pepper, if desired.

4. Heat 1/2 tablespoon of butter in a large pan over medium-high heat.

5. Add chicken to pan and cook until sides are browned and breasts are cooked through, about 5-6 minutes per side.

6. Turn off heat and transfer to a cutting board, wipe out pan with paper towel.

7. Plate with sides and drizzle honey-spice sauce over chicken before serving.