Description
A delightful blend of sweet honey and savory soy sauce, this Easy Sweet and Sour Chicken is a comforting dish perfect for weeknight dinners and gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and olive oil in a medium mixing bowl until smooth.
- Season the chicken breasts generously with salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken breasts in a medium-sized baking dish.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through with an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Serve hot, accompanied by your choice of sides.
Notes
For deeper flavor, prepare the glaze a day in advance and marinate the chicken for a few hours. Skip the preheating at your own risk!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 800mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: Sweet and Sour Chicken, Asian Recipe, Weeknight Dinner, Comfort Food