Description
Indulge in the delightful flavors of Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts, where succulent chicken is enveloped in a sticky, sweet, and savory glaze. This easy-to-make dish combines honey, garlic, and soy sauce to create a mouthwatering experience that will have your family and friends asking for seconds. Perfect for both weeknight dinners and special occasions, this recipe brings warmth and comfort to your table with every bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup ketchup
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp cornstarch (optional, for glaze)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Coat a baking dish with nonstick spray or olive oil.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, ketchup, minced garlic, ground ginger, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place chicken breasts in the baking dish and pour half of the sauce over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Five minutes before serving, pour the remaining sauce over the chicken and broil on high for 2-3 minutes until bubbly.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 ounces)
- Calories: 287
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 75mg