Description
Honey Glazed Chicken is a delightful dish that balances sweetness and savory flavors, making it a perfect centerpiece for special occasions like Mother’s Day. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts coated in a sticky honey glaze infused with garlic and ginger, promising to impress your guests. With its vibrant color and irresistible aroma, this dish invites everyone to the table for an unforgettable meal.
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
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, apple cider vinegar, garlic, and ginger until smooth.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the sauce over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Drizzle remaining sauce over the chicken before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: For maximum flavor, marinate the chicken overnight in the honey glaze. You can substitute honey with maple syrup or add fresh herbs for variation. Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.