Honey Garlic Chicken
A comforting dish combining the sweetness of honey with the depth of garlic, perfect for family dinners.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Poultry
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds (optional for garnish)
- Chopped green onions (optional for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place the chicken in a baking dish and pour the honey garlic mixture over it, ensuring every piece is nicely coated.
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Bake the Chicken: Bake the marinated chicken in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until fully cooked.
- Garnish: Once out of the oven, sprinkle sesame seeds and chopped green onions over the chicken.
- Serve: Serve hot with rice or assorted vegetables.
Notes
Consider adding grated ginger for extra flavor or red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 30g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
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