Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of Holiday Honey Glazed Chicken, a dish that combines sweet honey, savory soy sauce, and aromatic garlic for an unforgettable culinary experience. This easy-to-follow recipe transforms simple ingredients into a stunning centerpiece for your holiday gatherings. Perfectly baked to juicy perfection, this chicken will have your guests asking for seconds while filling your home with delightful aromas.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup raw honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp freshly cracked black pepper
- 2 sprigs fresh thyme or rosemary
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, olive oil, and black pepper until well blended.
- Place chicken in a shallow dish or zip-top bag and pour the marinade over it. Marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Transfer marinated chicken to a greased baking dish and pour remaining marinade on top. Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and cooked through.
- Five minutes before removing from the oven, sprinkle fresh herbs on top. Let rest for five minutes before slicing to serve.
- 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: 440mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 37g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 80mg