Description
This Baked Honey Garlic Chicken recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts baked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce. The combination of soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, and fresh garlic creates a flavorful glaze perfect for a simple yet delicious weeknight dinner. Ready in just under an hour and perfect served over rice or with steamed vegetables.
Ingredients
Scale
Chicken
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- Salt and pepper to taste
Honey Garlic Sauce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray to prevent the chicken from sticking.
- Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper to taste, then arrange them evenly in the prepared baking dish.
- Make the Sauce: In a medium bowl, whisk together the low-sodium soy sauce, pure honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and olive oil until the sauce is well combined and smooth.
- Coat the Chicken: Pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken breasts, making sure each piece is thoroughly coated with the flavorful mixture.
- Bake Covered: Cover the baking dish tightly with aluminum foil and bake for 25 minutes to allow the chicken to cook through and absorb the sauce flavors.
- Bake Uncovered: Remove the foil and continue baking for an additional 10-15 minutes, or until the chicken is golden brown on top and fully cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve: Serve the chicken hot, drizzled with the pan sauce. This dish pairs perfectly with steamed rice or your favorite vegetables.
Notes
- Ensure chicken breasts are of even thickness for uniform cooking; you can pound them if needed.
- If you prefer a thicker glaze, reduce the sauce slightly before pouring over the chicken.
- Use a meat thermometer to check doneness for perfectly cooked chicken.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- For a low-sodium version, use reduced sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos.
