Description
Indulge in the exquisite taste of Million Dollar Chicken, a dish that brings together tender chicken breasts enveloped in a luscious sweet-savory sauce. This easy-to-make recipe is perfect for family dinners or special gatherings, delivering rich flavors and an impressive presentation without the fuss. Get ready to savor every bite of this culinary treasure!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp fresh thyme or rosemary, chopped
- 1/3 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and lightly spray a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
- Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, brown sugar, minced garlic, lemon juice, and black pepper until smooth.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it evenly.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Allow to rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables drizzled with the delicious sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 305
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 546mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Customize flavors by swapping herbs; try rosemary or basil for a twist. For extra brightness, add more lemon juice or zest to the sauce.