Sweet and Spicy Chicken Meal
Sweet and Spicy Chicken Meal is a delightful dish that combines tender chicken breasts marinated in a flavorful blend of honey, chili paste, and fresh garlic. This quick and easy recipe is perfect for busy weeknight dinners or entertaining friends. The enticing aroma and vibrant colors will impress anyone at your table. Serve it with rice or roasted vegetables for a satisfying and delicious meal that everyone will love.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp chili paste
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix honey, soy sauce, chili paste, minced garlic, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Place chicken in a resealable bag; pour half of the marinade over it and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Remove the chicken from the marinade (discard leftover marinade) and place it in the baking dish. Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through (165°F internal temperature).
- Brush with remaining marinade and broil for an additional 2-3 minutes for caramelization.
- Serve hot with additional sauce drizzled on top.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 36g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 22g
- Cholesterol: 70mg