Description
Melt in Your Mouth Chicken is a crowd-pleasing dish that guarantees tender, juicy chicken enveloped in a savory sauce. With its rich flavors and golden-brown appearance, this recipe is perfect for both family dinners and special occasions. Simple enough for beginners, it transforms ordinary chicken breasts into a delectable meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds. Follow these easy steps to create a visually stunning and delicious dish that everyone will love!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp Dijon mustard
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking dish with nonstick spray.
- Generously season chicken breasts with salt and pepper on both sides.
- In a bowl, mix brown sugar, soy sauce, Dijon mustard, minced garlic, and thyme until well combined.
- Place seasoned chicken in the baking dish and pour the sauce over it.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Serve hot drizzled with extra sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 720mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 31g
- Cholesterol: 110mg