Description
Melt in your mouth chicken is a culinary masterpiece that transforms simple ingredients into a flavorful delight. This dish features tender, juicy chicken breasts marinated in a rich, savory-sweet sauce, ensuring every bite is packed with flavor. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this easy-to-follow recipe guarantees restaurant-quality results that will impress family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- ⅓ cup brown sugar
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper. Optionally add garlic powder or paprika for extra flavor.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, honey, and olive oil until smooth.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature should reach at least 165°F).
- Serve hot, drizzled with remaining sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 19g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 80mg