Honey Garlic Chicken: Juicy Breast Recipe You’ll Want Tonight
Enjoy a perfect dinner with this honey garlic chicken breast recipe that balances sweetness and savory perfectly.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix the honey, soy sauce, garlic, olive oil, ginger, and black pepper.
- Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the marinated chicken on a baking dish and drizzle the remaining marinade over the top.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, garnish with chopped green onions.
- Serve alongside steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Honey Garlic Chicken, Chicken Recipe, Dinner, Easy Recipe