Description
Honey garlic chicken is a delectable dish that combines tender chicken breasts with a sweet and savory honey-garlic sauce. This easy-to-make recipe transforms simple ingredients into an impressive meal, perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With its mouthwatering aroma and rich flavor profile, honey garlic chicken will surely become a favorite in your home.
Ingredients
Scale
- 3–4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tbsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray and season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, and cornstarch until smooth.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Drizzle additional sauce over the chicken before serving. Let it rest for five minutes for enhanced flavor.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (about 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg