Description
Sticky Honey Chicken is a delightful dish that transforms succulent chicken into a sweet and savory masterpiece. Glazed with a luscious honey sauce and baked to perfection, this recipe delivers an irresistible sticky texture and flavor explosion that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether for a cozy family dinner or a festive gathering, this dish is sure to impress.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp apple cider vinegar
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- 2 tbsp toasted sesame seeds (optional)
Instructions
- Prep the chicken by rinsing under cold water and patting dry.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken in half the sauce for at least 30 minutes in the fridge.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with foil.
- Place the marinated chicken on the baking sheet and reserve the remaining sauce.
- Bake for about 25 minutes, basting halfway through with reserved sauce for extra glaze.
- Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 330
- Sugar: 24g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 46g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 27g
- Cholesterol: 80mg