Description
A flavorful and simple baked chicken dish with a sweet and savory Asian-inspired marinade.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Chopped green onions and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375ยฐF (190ยฐC).
- Combine soy sauce, honey, rice vinegar, minced garlic, grated ginger, sesame oil, salt, and pepper in a bowl. Mix well.
- Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring theyโre well-coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and no longer pink in the centerโuse a meat thermometer to check for a safe internal temperature of 165ยฐF (74ยฐC).
- Baste the chicken with the marinade about halfway through the cooking time for added flavor.
- Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.
Notes
For best results, marinate the chicken for at least one hour or overnight. Ensure even thickness of chicken breasts for uniform cooking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg