Description
Weeknight dinners just got easier with this honey garlic chicken that brings together sweet and savory flavors in one simple pan. This recipe delivers tender chicken coated in a sticky glaze that your whole family will love, perfect over rice or noodles.
Ingredients
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Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Liquids and Seasonings:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
Aromatics and Spices:
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- Salt
- Pepper
Instructions
- Fire up your oven to a toasty 375°F and grab a medium-sized baking dish for your chicken adventure.
- Whisk together ½ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 3 minced garlic cloves, and 1 tablespoon olive oil until the mixture looks smooth and glossy.
- Sprinkle each of the 4 chicken breasts with a pinch of salt and pepper, making sure both sides get seasoned evenly.
- Nestle the seasoned chicken breasts into the baking dish and generously pour your honey garlic mixture over them, ensuring every inch gets coated.
- Slide the dish into the preheated oven and bake for exactly 25-30 minutes, keeping an eye out for golden-brown edges and fully cooked meat.
- Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 3-4 minutes, allowing the juices to redistribute and intensify the flavors.
Notes
- Marinate the chicken for extra flavor by letting it sit in the honey garlic sauce for 30 minutes before baking.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) for food safety.
- For a low-carb version, swap honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener.
- Garnish with fresh chopped parsley or green onions to add a bright, fresh touch to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 251 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 570 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 0.2 g
- Protein: 29 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg