Description
Sweet and Spicy Chicken is a delightful dish that perfectly balances heat and sweetness, making it an ideal choice for both dinner parties and weeknight meals. Marinated in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and sriracha, the chicken emerges from the oven tender and succulent. This easy-to-make recipe not only impresses but also offers quick cleanup, allowing you to spend more time enjoying with family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/3 cup honey
- 2 tbsp sriracha sauce (adjust for spice level)
- 1 tbsp apple cider vinegar
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, sriracha, minced garlic, and apple cider vinegar.
- Marinate the chicken in half the marinade for at least 30 minutes (up to overnight).
- Place marinated chicken in the baking dish and drizzle with remaining marinade.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve with any leftover marinade drizzled on top.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 16g
- Sodium: 750mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 31g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 90mg