Description
Delight in the comforting flavors of sticky-sweet honey garlic chicken, where succulent chicken breasts are enveloped in a rich, sweet-savory glaze. Perfect for quick weeknight dinners or impressing guests, this dish combines simple ingredients into a meal bursting with flavor and nostalgia. Enjoy the warmth of home-cooked goodness that will leave everyone reaching for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- 1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly grease a baking dish. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- 2. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, rice vinegar, and minced garlic until smooth.
- 3. Marinate chicken in the sauce for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- 4. Place marinated chicken in the baking dish with remaining marinade and bake for 25-30 minutes or until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- 5. For a caramelized finish, broil for an additional 2 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 390
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 47g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 95mg