Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken
Crispy Chinese Honey Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines tender, juicy chicken with a luscious honey-garlic glaze. This recipe features perfectly crispy chicken, making it an ideal choice for impressing family and friends at dinner. With simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can create a flavorful meal that delivers comfort and joy to your table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp rice vinegar
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, garlic, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar until smooth.
- Place chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the sauce over it, ensuring it's well-coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (75°C).
- Five minutes before it's done, drizzle the remaining sauce over the chicken for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 372
- Sugar: 29g
- Sodium: 675mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 58g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 73mg
Keywords: - For extra crispiness, consider marinating the chicken before cooking. - You can swap chicken for tofu or shrimp for a different twist. - Serve with steamed rice or stir-fried veggies for a complete meal.