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Chicken Diablo with creamy sauce, topped with chopped green onions, served over a bed of white rice.

Chicken Diablo

This creamy, fiery-sweet chicken is the kind of bold, comforting dinner that feels indulgent but comes together fast.
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Course: dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American, Fusion
Keyword: chicken diablo, easy chicken dinner, skillet chicken, sweet and spicy chicken
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes
Marinating Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 55 minutes
Servings: 4
Calories: 360kcal
Cost: $14

Ingredients

  • ½ cup hot sauce use your favorite brand and adjust heat level to taste
  • 1 cup sour cream full-fat for best creaminess
  • ½ cup ketchup regular not reduced sugar
  • ¼ cup honey liquid honey for easy mixing
  • 1 ½ teaspoons smoked paprika for smoky depth
  • 2 teaspoons ground cumin for warm spice
  • 4 chicken breast cutlets pounded thin for even cooking
  • 2 tablespoons vegetable oil or any neutral cooking oil
  • 4 cloves garlic finely minced
  • 2 scallions finely sliced optional garnish

Instructions

  • Whisk the hot sauce, sour cream, ketchup, honey, smoked paprika, and cumin together in a bowl until completely smooth.
  • Pour about half of the sauce over the chicken in a shallow dish, turning to coat evenly, and reserve the remaining sauce in the refrigerator.
  • Cover the dish and refrigerate the chicken to marinate for at least 30 minutes, or longer if time allows.
  • Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat, then add the minced garlic and cook briefly until fragrant, about 30 seconds.
  • Lower the heat to medium, add the marinated chicken, and cook until golden on both sides and fully cooked through, about 10–15 minutes total.
  • While the chicken cooks, warm the reserved sauce in a small saucepan over low heat until heated through.
  • Transfer the chicken to plates, spoon the warm sauce over the top, and finish with sliced scallions if using.

Notes

Sticky, creamy, and just the right kind of spicy, this chicken is one of those dinners everyone remembers. The sauce clings to every bite and makes even a simple night feel special.

Nutrition

Serving: 320g | Calories: 360kcal | Carbohydrates: 30g | Protein: 27g | Fat: 14g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 100mg | Sodium: 1200mg | Potassium: 690mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 980IU | Vitamin C: 26mg | Calcium: 90mg | Iron: 1.8mg