Description
Crispy Honey Chicken is a mouthwatering dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a luscious honey-soy glaze, delivering a delightful crunch in every bite. Perfect for busy weeknights or gatherings, this easy-to-make recipe will have everyone coming back for seconds. Serve it over rice or in wraps for a meal that’s as comforting as it is delicious. With just a handful of ingredients and straightforward steps, you can create this unforgettable dish that will bring warmth and joy to your dining table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup cornstarch
- 1/2 cup dark brown sugar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In one bowl, mix cornstarch with salt and pepper. In another bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar.
- Coat each chicken breast in the cornstarch mixture first, then dip into the honey-soy mixture until fully covered.
- Place the coated chicken in the prepared baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- While baking, heat any leftover marinade until thickened for drizzling.
- Once cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F), serve immediately with the extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (around 6 oz)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 43g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 85mg