Description
Experience the irresistible blend of sweet and savory with our Honey Garlic Chicken recipe. This dish features tender chicken coated in a sticky, luscious sauce that caramelizes beautifully in the oven. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s quick to prepare and sure to impress everyone at your table. With just a handful of ingredients and simple preparation steps, you’ll be savoring this delightful meal in no time.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tsp sesame oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
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 generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until smooth.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it, ensuring each piece is well coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and caramelized.
- Serve hot, drizzling any leftover sauce over the chicken alongside steamed rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 42g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg