Easy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken : Quick Family Dinner Recipe

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Looking to upgrade your weeknight dinner routine? Baked Honey Garlic Chicken is a deliciously easy recipe that brings together sweetness, savory notes, and mouthwatering aroma right to your table. This meal is perfect for busy families seeking healthy dinner ideas that please kids and adults alike.

Ingredients Table

Step-by-Step Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 425°F.
2. Place chicken breasts on a cutting board, cover with plastic wrap, and flatten the thick ends using a meat tenderizer, rolling pin, or small frying pan.
3. Arrange chicken in a 9×13-inch baking dish, brush with oil, and season with salt and black pepper.
4. Bake for 10 minutes.
5. While the chicken is baking, whisk the honey, broth, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, salt, corn starch, and red pepper flakes together in a mixing bowl.
6. Pour sauce over the chicken after the first 10 minutes of baking.
7. Continue to bake another 10–12 minutes until the chicken reaches 165°F internally.
8. If sauce hasn’t thickened, bake a couple more minutes.
9. Let the chicken rest, covered, for 10 minutes before serving.

Equipment You’ll Need

• Meat tenderizer
• Rolling pin
• Frying pan
• Baking dish
• Measuring cups and spoons
• Mixing bowls
• Chef’s knives
• Cutting board

Helpful Tips

• For even cooking, always flatten the chicken evenly.
• Marinate the chicken for 30 minutes in the sauce for extra flavor.
• Add steamed veggies using a steamer insert for a nutritious side.

Honey Garlic Chicken FAQ

How do I store leftovers?
Keep leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.

Can I use chicken thighs?
Yes, boneless thighs work well but may require 5 extra minutes of cooking.

Can I make this gluten-free?
Swap soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos.

This recipe is a true winner for healthy, cheap dinners and easy weeknight meals for the whole family!

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Easy Baked Honey Garlic Chicken : Quick Family Dinner Recipe

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Tender chicken baked in a sweet and savory honey garlic sauce, perfect for family dinners.

• Author: Alex
• Prep Time: 20m
• Cook Time: 20m
• Total Time: 20m
• Yield: 20m
• Category: 20m
• Method: 20m
• Cuisine: 20m

Ingredients

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4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (halves)

1 teaspoon oil

1/2 teaspoon salt (chicken)

1/4 teaspoon black pepper (chicken)

2/3 cup clear honey

1/4 cup low sodium chicken broth or water

2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce

2 tablespoons minced garlic

1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar

1/4 teaspoon salt (sauce)

1 tablespoon corn starch

Red pepper flakes (optional)

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 425°F.

2. Flatten chicken breasts with meat tenderizer or rolling pin.

3. Place in baking dish, brush with oil, season.

4. Bake 10 minutes.

5. Whisk sauce: honey, broth, soy sauce, garlic, vinegar, salt, corn starch, pepper flakes.

6. Pour sauce on chicken after 10 minutes.

7. Bake another 10-12 minutes until 165°F inside.

8. If needed, bake a few more minutes till sauce thickens.

9. Rest 10 minutes before serving.

Notes

Consider marinating for an hour for extra flavor.

Great with steamed veggies or over rice.