Description
Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that combines the sweetness of honey, the zest of lemon, and the warmth of garlic to create a succulent chicken meal. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe will impress your guests and satisfy your cravings. With minimal prep time and maximum flavor, you’ll find yourself making this dish again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place chicken breasts in the marinade, ensuring they are fully coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight).
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a baking dish with cooking spray.
- Arrange marinated chicken in the prepared dish and bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For an optional glaze, boil leftover marinade in a saucepan until thickened and drizzle over chicken before serving.
- Serve warm with rice or grilled vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approx. 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 11g
- Sodium: 380mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 85mg