Honey Garlic Chicken

The sweetness of honey pairs beautifully with the sharpness of garlic in this decadent chicken marinade.

Homemade marinades are one of my favorite ways to make chicken more exciting. They’re honestly so easy to whip together, plus it gives you full control of which ingredients you add. And did I mention that there’s minimal ingredients involved to begin with? It doesn’t get much easier than this!

The only chopping you have to do in this recipe is quickly mincing some garlic. After that, all you need to do is whisk all your marinade ingredients together in a small bowl.

Once your marinade is prepared, marinate your chicken breasts for at least 2 hours (overnight is best). You can marinate your chicken in either a plastic or silicone bag, or a shallow, covered dish. Just make sure to marinate in the refrigerator for food safety!

Once your chicken breasts are properly marinated, place them on a lined baking sheet. Spoon any extra marinade over them, and bake at 400 degrees Fahrenheit for 20-30 minutes.

Once your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit, it’s done! Looking for some inspiration for a side dish? Check out the side dishes on Hookom on Health here.

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Honey Garlic Chicken

The sweetness of honey pairs beautifully with the sharpness of garlic in this decadent chicken marinade.

Prep Time10 mins

Cook Time30 mins

Total Time40 mins

Course: Main Course

Keyword: chicken, garlic, honey, honey garlic chicken, marinade

Servings: 4 people

Author: Amanda Hookom @HookomOnHealth

Ingredients

• 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup olive oil
• 2 tbsp honey
• 1 1/2 tbsp rice vinegar
• 1 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
• 4 cloves garlic, minced

Instructions

• Whisk together olive oil, honey, rice vinegar, soy sauce, and garlic to make a marinade.
• Marinate chicken breasts in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours (overnight is best).
• Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with foil or parchment paper.
• Place chicken breasts onto prepared baking sheet, and spoon any extra marinade evenly over chicken.
• Bake for 20-30 minutes, or until chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.

Notes

• Marinate in either a silicone or plastic bag, or a shallow, covered dish.
• Chicken can be safely marinated in the refrigerator for up to 48 hours.