Description
Experience the ultimate comfort food with this sticky-sweet honey garlic chicken paired with vibrant roasted vegetables. This dish features tender chicken coated in a luscious glaze that balances sweet and savory perfectly, complemented by colorful veggies that add crunch and nutrition. Ideal for busy weeknights or special gatherings, this recipe is sure to impress family and friends alike.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey (preferably raw)
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp vegetable oil
- 3 cups mixed vegetables (bell peppers, zucchini, broccoli)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, and lemon juice.
- Place chicken breasts in a baking dish and coat with half of the sauce.
- Chop mixed vegetables into bite-sized pieces, toss them in vegetable oil with salt and pepper, and arrange around the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until chicken is cooked through and veggies are tender.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over chicken during the last 5 minutes of baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with veggies (approximately 250g)
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28g
- Sodium: 650mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 66g
- Fiber: 5g
- Protein: 32g
- Cholesterol: 75mg