Description
Sticky Honey Chicken is a deliciously easy dish featuring tender chicken breasts coated in a sweet and savory glaze. Perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, this recipe combines minimal ingredients with quick preparation to deliver mouthwatering flavor that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Serve it over rice or alongside crisp vegetables for a complete meal that impresses without the fuss.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and grease a baking dish.
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels and set aside.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, and rice vinegar until well combined.
- Place the chicken in a zip-top bag or bowl and pour half of the marinade over it. Seal and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes.
- Transfer marinated chicken to the baking dish and pour remaining marinade on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach 165°F or about 74°C).
- Let rest for five minutes before slicing and serving with pan sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 590mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 70mg