Description
Succulent honey glazed chicken brings Mediterranean warmth to dinner tables with its golden-brown exterior and sweet-savory glaze. Juicy chicken pieces marinated in honey, herbs, and spices promise a delightful meal you’ll crave again and again.
Ingredients
Scale
Poultry
- 4 chicken breasts
- 2 chicken thighs
Glaze Ingredients
- 1/2 cup honey
- 3 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1 tbsp dijon mustard
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
Seasonings and Garnish
- 1 tsp salt
- 1/2 tsp black pepper
- 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped
- 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes
- 1 tbsp sesame seeds
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F and prepare a large baking dish with a light coating of olive oil to prevent sticking.
- Season chicken pieces generously with salt and black pepper, ensuring even coverage on all sides.
- Whisk together honey, soy sauce, olive oil, dijon mustard, and minced garlic in a mixing bowl to create a glossy, aromatic glaze.
- Arrange seasoned chicken in the prepared baking dish, keeping pieces in a single layer without overcrowding.
- Pour the honey glaze evenly over the chicken, using a brush to coat each piece thoroughly and ensure maximum flavor absorption.
- Bake uncovered for 25-30 minutes, turning the chicken halfway through cooking to promote uniform browning and prevent drying.
- Check internal temperature of chicken reaches 165°F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Remove from oven and let chicken rest for 5 minutes to allow juices to redistribute and enhance tenderness.
- Sprinkle chopped parsley, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds over the glazed chicken for added texture and visual appeal.
- Serve hot, drizzling any remaining pan juices over the chicken for extra moisture and flavor intensity.
Notes
- Choose high-quality local honey for a richer, more nuanced glaze that elevates the entire dish’s flavor profile.
- Opt for boneless, skinless chicken thighs to maintain moisture and create a more tender eating experience.
- Marinate chicken for 30 minutes before baking to intensify flavor absorption and create deeper taste complexity.
- Swap honey with maple syrup for a delightful alternative that works perfectly for those avoiding refined sugars or seeking a different sweet note.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 25 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 40 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 90 mg