Calabrian Chili Chicken

Calabrian Chili Chicken

By Good Ranchers

• February 05, 2026

Serves: 4
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes

Ingredients

Chicken:

  • 4 Good Ranchers chicken breasts

  • ½ teaspoon salt

  • ¼ teaspoon pepper

  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder

  • ½ teaspoon paprika

  • 1 tablespoon olive oil, for cooking

Pan Sauce

  • ½ cup chicken broth

  • 1 tablespoon chopped Calabrian chili peppers

  • 1 tablespoon honey

  • 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard

  • 1 tablespoon butter

  • Fresh lemon wedges

Instructions

  1. Cook the Chicken: Season the chicken with salt, pepper, garlic powder, and paprika. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Add the chicken and sear for 4 to 5 minutes per side, until golden and cooked through. Transfer to a plate and let it rest. Do not wipe out the pan.

  2. Make the Pan Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium-low and add the chicken broth to the skillet, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2 to 3 minutes, until slightly reduced. Whisk in the Calabrian chili paste, honey, and Dijon mustard. Lower the heat and whisk in the butter until the sauce is smooth and glossy.

  3. Finish: Return the chicken to the pan and spoon the sauce over top. Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon juice and extra Calabrian chilis, if desired. Serve over orzo or rice, or slice and add to a salad.