Description
Juicy Baked Chicken Breast is the ultimate comfort food that combines succulent chicken with a perfectly balanced sweet-savory sauce. This easy-to-make dish is ideal for busy weeknights or special occasions, bringing warmth and flavor to your dinner table. With each bite, you’ll experience tender, flavorful chicken that not only satisfies your hunger but also leaves everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- 1 tsp kosher salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- Juice of 1 lemon (about 2 tbsp)
- ¼ cup honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Spray a baking dish with nonstick spray or lightly coat it with olive oil.
- Rub the chicken breasts with olive oil, then season generously with salt, pepper, thyme, and oregano.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- 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: 14g
- Sodium: 610mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 29g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 110mg