Description
Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet honey, zesty lemon, and aromatic garlic. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for busy weeknights or special occasions, delivering a burst of flavor with every bite. The succulent chicken, beautifully caramelized and golden-brown, will have your family and friends gathering around the table, eager to dig in!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or cilantro) for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- 1. Prep your ingredients: Mince garlic and zest one lemon before juicing it.
- 2. Marinate the chicken: In a bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat thoroughly.
- 3. Let it soak: Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (or up to overnight for deeper flavor).
- 4. Cook the chicken: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Place marinated chicken on a parchment-lined baking tray and bake for 25–30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- 5. Add garnish: Allow the chicken to rest for five minutes before slicing. Top with fresh herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 80mg