Description
Spiced Orange Honey Glazed Chicken is a captivating dish that marries the sweetness of honey and fresh orange juice with tender chicken breasts. Each bite bursts with vibrant flavors, making it perfect for family dinners or special occasions. This recipe is not only easy to prepare but also allows for endless variations, ensuring that you can impress your guests with minimal effort. Serve it up with your favorite sides for an unforgettable meal that will have everyone coming back for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup fresh orange juice (from about 3 oranges)
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 4 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/2 tsp cayenne pepper (adjust to taste)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, orange juice, ginger, garlic, cayenne pepper, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade (reserve marinade) and sear until golden brown on both sides (5-7 minutes per side).
- Pour reserved marinade into the skillet; reduce heat and simmer until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Baste the chicken with glaze every few minutes while simmering. Serve alongside rice or vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 40g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 75mg