Honey Glazed Chicken
Honey glazed chicken is a simple yet delicious dish that combines sweet and savory flavors for a crowd-pleasing meal. This recipe features tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a rich honey glaze, perfect for family dinners or special occasions. With minimal prep time and easy-to-find ingredients, you can impress your guests and create lasting memories around the dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp ground pepper
- 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, ground pepper, and cayenne pepper.
- Season both sides of the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour the honey mixture over them to coat thoroughly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and juices run clear.
- Let the chicken rest for a few minutes before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 19g
- Cholesterol: 70mg