Description
This easy garlic chicken recipe transforms your weeknight dinners into a delightful culinary experience. With juicy, tender chicken infused with a savory garlic-soy marinade, every bite promises an explosion of flavor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 6 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, and olive oil until combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the garlic-soy mixture over it. Let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Remove from the oven and allow to rest for five minutes before garnishing with chopped parsley and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 470mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 110mg