Description
Baked Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that features juicy, tender chicken breasts seasoned to perfection and enveloped in a delicious honey-soy glaze. Ideal for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, this recipe transforms any meal into a delightful occasion. With its crispy golden skin and aromatic flavors, it promises to impress your guests while being incredibly easy to prepare.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tsp paprika
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp Dijon mustard
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a mixing bowl, combine olive oil, minced garlic, salt, pepper, and paprika.
- Coat each chicken breast with the seasoning mixture and arrange them in the baking dish.
- In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and Dijon mustard; drizzle half of this mixture over the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Drizzle with the remaining sauce before serving.
- 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: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg