Name: Honey Soy Chicken Breast Recipe
Prep time: 120 min
Ingredients: 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1/4 cup 90g honey; 1/3 cup 80ml soy sauce; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; 1 tablespoon sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon grated ginger; 3 garlic cloves (grated); Sesame seeds

Honey Soy Chicken Breast Recipe

By David | Jan 31, 2019August 19, 2024

2.50 from 31 votes

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Honey soy chicken breast – simple and tasty meal that anyone can prepare. Follow the recipe to learn how to make tender , juicy and tasty chicken breast. This recipe is healthy, full of protein, low carb and gluten free.

A bowl of sliced teriyaki chicken garnished with sesame seeds and green onions, served over a bed of white rice. Fresh, steamed broccoli florets are placed alongside the chicken. The dish is plated in a white bowl on a wooden surface.

Honey Soy Chicken Breast Recipe

2.50 from 31 votes

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Prep Time 2

WORK TIME 15

DIFFICULTY Easy

Cuisine Asian

Servings yields

Ingredients

4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
¼ cup 90g honey
⅓ cup 80ml soy sauce
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon grated ginger
3 garlic cloves grated
Sesame seeds

Instructions

DIRECTIONS

1. In a large bowl whisk soy sauce, honey, lemon juice and sesame oil. Add freshly grated ginger and garlic. Season with black pepper and whisk until combined.
2. Place the chicken breasts in the bowl, cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 1 hour.
3. Preheat oven to 375F (190C).
4. Place the marinated chicken in a baking dish, pour few tablespoons of the marinate over the chicken. Sprinkle some sesame seeds. Bake for 40-45 minutes (Depends on the size of the chicken breast, small pieces can take even less time) or until or until the chicken is fully cooked. After each 15 minutes pour few tablespoons of the marinate. You can check with meat thermometer to make sure the internal temperature is between 170-180F (77-83C).