Description
Baked Chicken is the ultimate comfort food that takes your dining experience to the next level. Juicy, tender chicken breasts are enveloped in a crispy, golden crust and drizzled with a delicious soy-honey sauce, creating a perfect balance of flavors. Quick to prepare, this dish is ideal for weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, bringing families together around the table to create lasting memories.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 0.5 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp dried thyme (or oregano)
- 0.25 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts. In a small bowl, mix olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and dried herbs. Rub this mixture over the chicken.
- In another bowl, combine soy sauce and honey until well mixed. Drizzle it over the seasoned chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Allow resting for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve with remaining sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 270
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 110mg