Honey Garlic Chicken: The Best Easy Recipe for Busy Nights
Honey Garlic Chicken is a quick and delicious dish perfect for busy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
- 2 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Place chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour the honey garlic mixture over them.
- Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, allow the chicken to marinate overnight.
- Serve over rice or with steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 plate
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 100mg
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