Description
Honey Garlic Chicken brings together sticky sweetness and savory garlic in a quick dinner that’ll make your family crowd around the table. Tender chicken pieces glaze perfectly with a simple sauce that comes together faster than ordering takeout.
Ingredients
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Main Proteins:
- 4 chicken breasts
Supporting Liquids:
- ½ cup honey
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons water
Seasonings and Extras:
- 6 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
Instructions
- Use paper towels to completely dry 4 chicken breasts, removing all surface moisture.
- Combine ½ cup honey, ¼ cup soy sauce, 6 minced garlic cloves, 2 tbsp olive oil, 1 tsp oregano, ½ tsp salt, and ¼ tsp black pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Transfer chicken into a large zip-top bag and pour entire marinade over the meat.
- Seal the bag and gently massage to ensure every chicken surface gets coated evenly.
- Refrigerate the marinating chicken for 30 minutes to maximize flavor absorption.
- Heat the oven to precisely 375°F while removing chicken from refrigerator.
- Place marinated chicken pieces into a clean baking dish, carefully preserving remaining marinade.
- Bake chicken for exactly 25-30 minutes, checking that internal temperature reaches 165°F with a meat thermometer.
- Pour reserved marinade into a small saucepan during baking time.
- Whisk 1 tbsp cornstarch with 2 tbsp water in a separate small bowl until smooth.
- Add cornstarch mixture to marinade in saucepan, stirring continuously.
- Simmer sauce over medium heat for precisely 3-4 minutes until noticeably thickened.
- Remove chicken from oven and allow 5 minutes resting time to redistribute juices.
- Generously drizzle thickened sauce over each chicken breast.
- Sprinkle 2 tbsp freshly chopped parsley across the dish just before serving.
Notes
- Always pat chicken breasts completely dry to help the marinade stick and ensure a golden exterior when baking.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes but no longer than 2 hours to prevent the meat from becoming too salty or tough.
- Use a meat thermometer to check chicken’s internal temperature, aiming precisely for 165°F for perfectly cooked, juicy meat.
- For a low-carb version, swap honey with a sugar-free alternative like monk fruit sweetener and serve with cauliflower rice instead of traditional sides.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 30-34 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 295 kcal
- Sugar: 16 g
- Sodium: 620 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 22 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 85 mg