Description
Succulent honey garlic chicken brings Mediterranean comfort right to your dinner table. Golden-brown chicken pieces glazed with sweet and savory sauce promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
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Chicken:
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 teaspoon (2.5 grams) salt
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) black pepper
Honey Garlic Sauce:
- 2/3 cup (160 milliliters) clear honey
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) low sodium chicken broth
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) low sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons (30 grams) minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) apple cider vinegar
- 1/4 teaspoon (1.25 grams) salt
- 1 tablespoon (15 grams) corn starch
Optional Seasoning:
- Red pepper flakes to taste
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 425°F and gently pound chicken breasts between plastic wrap to ensure uniform thickness for even cooking.
- Arrange seasoned chicken in a 9×13 baking dish, sprinkling with salt and pepper. Roast for 10 minutes to initiate the cooking process.
- Craft the flavor-packed sauce by whisking honey, chicken broth, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, salt, cornstarch, and red pepper flakes until smooth and well-integrated.
- Generously drench chicken with the prepared sauce, returning the dish to the oven. Continue baking for 10-12 minutes, monitoring internal temperature until chicken reaches 165°F for safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and tent with foil, allowing the chicken to rest and absorb additional sauce for 10 minutes before serving, which helps maintain moisture and enhances overall flavor profile.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are evenly pounded to guarantee uniform cooking and prevent dry edges.
- Flattening helps chicken cook quickly and absorb more delicious honey garlic sauce.
- Use a meat mallet or rolling pin between plastic wrap for gentle, even pounding.
- Pat chicken dry before seasoning to help achieve golden-brown exterior and better sauce adherence.
- Check internal temperature with meat thermometer for perfect doneness without overcooking.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for alternative sweetness or agave for vegan option.
- Reduce sodium by using low-sodium soy sauce or tamari for gluten-free alternative.
- Add red pepper flakes sparingly to control heat level and customize spiciness.
- Let chicken rest after baking to redistribute juices and maintain maximum tenderness.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 59g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 75mg