Description
Melt In Your Mouth Chicken is a show-stopping dish that transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a tender, flavor-packed delight. This easy-to-follow recipe features a savory marinade of soy sauce, honey, and fresh garlic, ensuring each bite melts in your mouth. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions, this chicken is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1/4 tsp salt (adjust to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- In a small bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, thyme, black pepper, and salt to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a resealable bag or shallow dish; pour the marinade over them. Seal tightly and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight for best results).
- After marinating, arrange chicken in the baking dish and drizzle with olive oil.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and golden brown. Let rest for five minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider searing the chicken on high heat before baking to achieve a crispy crust. Experiment with herbs or spices like smoked paprika or lemon zest to personalize the dish.