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Easy Honey Garlic Baked Chicken Breasts (Best 30-Min Recipe)

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Juicy, golden-brown chicken breasts coated in a glossy honey garlic sauce that comes together in about 30 minutes. Perfect for busy weeknights, this recipe uses simple ingredients and a basting technique for a restaurant-quality finish.

Ingredients

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  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 pounds total)
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • ½ teaspoon salt
  • ¼ teaspoon black pepper
  • ½ teaspoon garlic powder
  • ⅓ cup honey
  • ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 teaspoon sesame oil (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon cornstarch mixed with 2 tablespoons cold water (cornstarch slurry)
  • Sesame seeds (for garnish, optional)
  • Sliced green onions (for garnish, optional)
  • Fresh parsley or cilantro (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Position the rack in the center of the oven. Let chicken breasts sit at room temperature for about 10 minutes.
  2. Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels. If any breasts are thicker than 1 inch, pound them to an even thickness.
  3. Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and rub it in. Sprinkle both sides with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
  4. In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, rice vinegar, and sesame oil (if using). Set aside. Do not add cornstarch slurry yet.
  5. Place seasoned chicken in a single layer in a 9×13-inch baking dish. Pour honey garlic sauce evenly over the top. Bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
  6. After 15 minutes, remove dish from oven. Flip each chicken breast using tongs. Spoon pan juices over the top. Return to oven and bake for another 10-12 minutes.
  7. Check internal temperature; chicken is done at 165°F (74°C) at the thickest part.
  8. Transfer cooked chicken to a plate and tent loosely with foil. Pour pan juices into a small saucepan. Whisk in cornstarch slurry and bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, until sauce thickens into a glossy glaze.
  9. Pour thickened glaze over the chicken or brush it on. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and sliced green onions. Serve immediately.

Notes

For best results, use a meat thermometer to avoid overcooking. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Double the sauce if you like extra glaze. For a gluten-free version, use tamari or coconut aminos instead of soy sauce.

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