Description
Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet, tangy flavors with tender chicken, creating an unforgettable meal perfect for family dinners or entertaining guests. This recipe features juicy chicken breasts glazed with a honey lemon garlic marinade, offering a burst of flavor in every bite. It’s easy to prepare and sure to impress everyone at your table!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp salt
- Fresh parsley (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, whisk together minced garlic, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and pepper until well combined.
- Place the chicken in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it; let marinate for at least 30 minutes (overnight is best).
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange marinated chicken in a baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Garnish with chopped parsley if desired and serve hot.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 90mg