Honey Garlic Chicken Breast
A simple yet delightful recipe featuring succulent chicken breasts glazed with a honey garlic sauce, perfect for any weeknight dinner.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
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- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish
Instructions
- Mix the sauce: In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Prepare the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey garlic mixture over the top, ensuring they’re well coated.
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking.
- Bake the chicken: Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink inside.
- Baste for extra flavor: Baste with the sauce halfway through cooking for an extra layer of flavor and to keep the chicken moist.
- Rest the chicken: Once cooked, remove from oven and let rest for a few minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
- Garnish and serve: Garnish with chopped green onions before serving to add a pop of color and freshness.
Notes
For maximum flavor, consider marinating the chicken in the sauce for a few hours. This recipe is also adaptable for grilling or using other proteins.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 575mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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