Honey Garlic Chicken
A flavorful and satisfying honey garlic chicken dish that’s high in protein and easy to make, perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 55 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs Chicken Thighs or Breasts
- 1/3 cup Honey
- 1/4 cup Soy Sauce
- 3 cloves Garlic (minced)
- 1 tablespoon Olive Oil
- Salt and Pepper to taste
- Green Onions (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a mixing bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, and minced garlic. Stir until well mixed.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag, pour marinade over, seal, and let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat Your Oven: Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Sear the Chicken: Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet. Sear chicken for 3-4 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Bake the Chicken: Pour remaining marinade over chicken in the skillet and bake for 20-25 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Garnish and Serve: Let chicken rest for a few minutes, then garnish with chopped green onions.
Notes
For extra flavor, add a splash of ginger to the marinade or try different variations like spicy honey garlic or honey garlic shrimp.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
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