Description
Honey Garlic Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender chicken with a sweet and savory glaze, creating an irresistible meal for any occasion. This quick and easy recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a delightful blend of honey, garlic, and soy sauce. Perfect for weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts; season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil until well combined.
- Marinate the chicken in half of the sauce for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Place marinated chicken in a lined baking dish and pour remaining sauce over it. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (150g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg