Description
Delight your taste buds with this quick and flavorful roasted chicken breast dish, perfect for busy weeknights or entertaining guests. With tender boneless chicken breasts marinated in a zesty sauce of soy, honey, and lemon juice, this recipe is both simple and satisfying. Ready in under 30 minutes, it’s an ideal choice for anyone looking to impress without spending hours in the kitchen.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 3 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp dried thyme or rosemary
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt, pepper, and minced garlic.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and drizzle the sauce over each piece.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot with additional sauce drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 340mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg