Description
Melt in your mouth chicken is a flavorful, tender dish that will delight your taste buds and leave you craving more. With juicy chicken breasts marinated in a zesty blend of garlic, paprika, and honey, this recipe transforms ordinary weeknight dinners into extraordinary culinary experiences. Perfect for family gatherings or casual meals, this dish is sure to impress everyone around the table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tsp paprika (sweet or smoked)
- 3 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tbsp honey
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large resealable bag or bowl, combine garlic, paprika, olive oil, soy sauce, lemon juice, honey, salt, and pepper. Add chicken breasts and coat well. Seal or cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare Baking Dish: Lightly grease a baking dish with olive oil.
- Bake Chicken: Place marinated chicken in the prepared dish and bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
- Rest Before Serving: Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve: Enjoy this melt in your mouth chicken alongside roasted vegetables or fluffy rice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 285
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 39g
- Cholesterol: 100mg