Description
Indulge in the ultimate comfort food with our Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast Recipe. This dish features juicy, tender chicken breasts enveloped in a rich, savory sauce that perfectly balances sweet and umami flavors. Ideal for family dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-prepare recipe promises to impress with its exquisite taste and delightful aroma.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp paprika
- Juice of 1 lemon
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and season both sides with salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium heat. Sauté minced garlic until fragrant.
- In a bowl, combine soy sauce, honey, sautéed garlic, and lemon juice.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and drizzle the sauce on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot, drizzled with any remaining sauce from the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Comfort Food
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 4 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg