Baked Honey Soy Chicken Breasts
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5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
30 mins
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Total Time
40 mins
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Servings
8 servings
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Calories
206 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Baked Honey Soy Chicken Breasts
Description
This recipe uses whole chicken breasts coated in a balanced sauce combining olive oil, toasted sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, lime juice and zest, minced garlic, black pepper, and optional sriracha for spice. The chicken is baked at 400 degrees Fahrenheit with several intervals of sauce basting, allowing the glaze to build up and caramelize on the surface. The final broiling step creates a slightly charred finish adding texture and deeper flavor.
The glaze melds sweet honey and savory soy flavors with the brightness of lime and warmth of sesame oil and garlic. This multi-stage baking with repeated glazing produces a moist chicken breast with a slightly sticky, flavorful crust. The optional sriracha adjusts the heat to preference.
Serve the chicken breasts with fresh wedges of lime and sprigs of cilantro to brighten the dish. This versatile main can accompany steamed rice, sautéed vegetables, or a salad.
Notes remind that the recipe is designed for whole chicken breasts rather than thin cutlets; cooking times should adjust accordingly. For gluten-free or paleo diets, suitable soy sauce alternatives like gluten-free soy or liquid aminos can be used. Adding cornstarch or extra honey can thicken the sauce if desired.
Ingredients
- 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- 1/2 tablespoon sesame oil toasted
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- lime juice and zest of one
- 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon sriracha hot sauce optional
- 2 lbs. chicken breast about 4 breasts
- lime for serving, optional, wedges and fresh
- cilantro for serving, optional, wedges and fresh
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F. Line a rimmed baking sheet with foil and brush with 1 tablespoon of the olive oil. Arrange an oven rack at the very top of your oven and one in the middle as well.
- Whisk together all ingredients (except for chicken) in a medium bowl until honey is dissolved and sauce is well combined. (If you have time, you can marinate the chicken in the sauce at this point for up to 24 hours).
- Pat the chicken breasts dry and dip each in the sauce using tongs, making sure it's coated on all sides. Shake off any extra and place on a rimmed baking sheet (covered with foil or brushed with oil to lessen the mess).
- Bake for 7 minutes on the rack in the middle of the oven. Use a basting brush to brush the top of the chicken with the sauce. Bake for 7 more minutes. Repeat for a total of 3 times, resulting in 21 minutes of cooking and 3 sauce bastes.
- Place chicken breasts on the top rack of the oven parallel to your broiler. Broil for 5-10 minutes, or until some crispy browned parts appear, and internal temperature of the chicken is 165 degrees F.
- Remove from oven, place chicken breasts on a platter, and allow to sit for about 5-10 minutes before serving. If you like, you can carefully lift the foil liner out of the pan by both edges, creating a depression in the center to allow you to easily pour the sauce over the chicken.
Notes
- Use whole chicken breasts, not thin cutlets, for best texture and to follow cooking times accurately.
- Marinating chicken in the sauce up to 24 hours intensifies flavor but is optional.
- For gluten-free versions, substitute regular soy sauce with a gluten-free alternative.
- Paleo variations use liquid aminos instead of soy sauce.
- To thicken the sauce, increase honey or add a tablespoon of cornstarch to the mix.
- Adjust baking times when using cutlets to prevent overcooking—recommend 15 minutes total bake and 5 minutes broil.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 206 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 206kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 1g | 5% |
| Cholesterol | 73mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 550mg | 23% |
| Potassium | 440mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 9g | 18% |
| Vitamin A | 34IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 2mg | 2% |
| Calcium | 8mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
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