Description
Experience the magic of tender, juicy chicken with this Melt In Your Mouth Chicken Breast Recipe. Infused with savory flavors from a rich marinade of garlic, honey, and soy sauce, this dish transforms simple ingredients into a culinary masterpiece. Perfect for weeknight dinners or entertaining guests, every bite promises to leave taste buds dancing with delight.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 4 tbsp unsalted butter, melted
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Pat chicken breasts dry and season both sides generously with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, melted butter, honey, minced garlic, thyme, and oregano.
- Place chicken in a zip-lock bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over it. Seal and let marinate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Arrange marinated chicken in the baking dish and bake for 25-30 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and chicken is golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 295
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 525mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 90mg