Description
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken is a tender, savory dish that guarantees a flavor explosion. Coated in a rich marinade of garlic, honey, and lemon juice, each bite is succulent and satisfying. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this recipe will impress your family and friends with its delightful aroma and beautiful golden-brown color.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp butter, melted
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 cup low-sodium chicken broth
- 2 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Pat dry the chicken breasts and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, mix melted butter, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and thyme until well combined.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour the marinade over it, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- For the sauce, simmer chicken broth in a saucepan; mix cornstarch with cold water and stir into broth until thickened.
- Serve chicken drizzled with sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 13g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 110mg