Description
Indulge in the savory goodness of this garlic chicken recipe, where tender, juicy chicken breasts are enhanced by a flavorful marinade. Baked to perfection, this dish features a crispy exterior and succulent interior, making it an ideal choice for family dinners or entertaining guests. With simple ingredients and easy preparation, this chicken recipe is sure to become a favorite in your kitchen. Serve it with your favorite sides for a meal everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 3 tbsp olive oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, olive oil, and minced garlic.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish and pour marinade over them. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer marinated chicken into the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving with your favorite sides.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
Keywords: Customize the marinade by adding herbs like rosemary or spices such as chili flakes for extra flavor. You can use leftover marinade as dressing after cooking it thoroughly first.