Description
Delicious and easy-to-prepare honey garlic chicken breasts with a sweet and savory glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless 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 (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a medium bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil. Whisk until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is covered. Seal the bag or cover the dish and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours for more flavor.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Bake the Chicken: Remove the chicken from the marinade and place it in a baking dish. Season both sides with salt and pepper. Reserve the marinade for later use. Bake the chicken in the preheated oven for about 25-30 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Prepare the Sauce: While the chicken is baking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Bring it to a boil over medium heat, then reduce it to a simmer. Cook for about 5-7 minutes or until it thickens slightly.
- Serve: Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for a few minutes. Serve it drizzled with the thickened honey garlic sauce and garnish with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For best flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 45g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg