Easy Chicken Dinner Recipe
A quick and flavorful chicken dish that pairs perfectly with vibrant veggies, making weeknight meals special and effortless.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tsp dried oregano
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, mix olive oil, garlic powder, oregano, salt, and pepper. Coat the chicken breasts evenly with this mixture.
- In a separate bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, and lemon juice until well combined.
- Place the seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour half of the sauce over it. Reserve the remaining sauce for later.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve the chicken drizzled with remaining sauce. Enjoy with steamed vegetables or rice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece of chicken with sauce (150g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: - Customize this recipe by adding your favorite herbs or vegetables. - For a bit of heat, consider adding red pepper flakes to the seasoning. - Store leftovers in an airtight container for up to three days.