Baked Honey Garlic Chicken
A simple yet delightful dish that combines sweet honey and savory garlic, resulting in juicy, tender chicken coated in a glossy sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch (optional for thickening)
- Sesame seeds and chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, black pepper, and salt.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the honey garlic mixture over it, making sure it’s well-coated.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- If you desire a thicker sauce, mix cornstarch with a little water and add it to the dish during the last 5 minutes of cooking.
- Remove from oven, garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions, and serve.
Notes
Serve this chicken over jasmine rice or with steamed veggies for a complete meal. Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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