Description
A delightful dish combining honey and garlic to create a savory glaze for juicy chicken, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken thighs or breasts
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Chopped green onions for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Mix together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper in a large bowl.
- Add the chicken to the bowl and marinate for at least 30 minutes, preferably in the refrigerator.
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish and pour the marinade over the top.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until the chicken is cooked through and has an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Broil for an additional 2-3 minutes to caramelize the sauce if desired.
- Serve hot, garnished with chopped green onions if desired.
Notes
For the best flavor, marinate the chicken for a few hours or overnight. If you enjoy spice, add red pepper flakes to the marinade.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 27g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 18g
- Cholesterol: 105mg
Keywords: honey garlic chicken, easy chicken recipe, weeknight dinner