Description
Honey garlic chicken is a deliciously sweet and savory dish that transforms weeknight dinners into a culinary delight, leaving everyone at the table craving seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken:
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
For the Sauce:
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- 1. Preheat Your Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- 2. Prepare Your Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- 3. Mix Up the Sauce: In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and sesame oil until well combined.
- 4. Coat the Chicken: Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it, ensuring each piece is thoroughly coated.
- 5. Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Baste with sauce halfway through.
- 6. Serve: Transfer the chicken to plates and drizzle any remaining sauce over top before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 120g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 80mg