Honey Garlic Chicken Breasts: Easy, Juicy Delight for Dinner
A delicious and simple recipe for honey garlic chicken breasts that will serve as a perfect dinner option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)
- 2 green onions, sliced (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey garlic mixture over them.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
- Sprinkle sesame seeds and green onions before serving.
Notes
- For extra flavor, marinate the chicken in the sauce for a few hours before baking.
- Serve with steamed vegetables or rice for a complete meal.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg