Honey garlic chicken marinade
This five-ingredient honey garlic chicken marinade infuses the chicken with delicious sweet and savory flavor, and cooks up with a sticky sauce that is perfect for spooning over rice and vegetables.
Prep Time5 minutes mins
Cook Time25 minutes mins
Total Time30 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Chinese
Servings: 4
Calories: 235kcal
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce see note 1
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- ¼ cup water
- 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts (roughly 2 average chicken breasts)
Add the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, garlic and water to a freezer bag or reusable silicone bag. Smoosh the bag with your hands until it is completely combined.
Add the chicken and move the bag around to ensure even coverage of the chicken breasts with the marinade.
Marinate the chicken in the fridge for 2-24 hours.
Heat oven to 425°F. Bake chicken in a shallow baking dish for 10 minutes, flip over, then bake for another 12-17 minutes, or until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
Allow chicken to rest at room temperature for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
Freezer
After combining the marinade ingredients with the chicken, place the bag in the freezer immediately. Freeze for up to 3 months.
Thaw in the fridge overnight, or by immersing the bag in a bowl of cold water for a couple of hours.
Cook as directed above.
1- to make this gluten-free, swap the soy sauce for tamari or coconut aminos
Storage
Marinade may be mixed up 7 days before adding chicken.
Cooked chicken may be stored in the fridge for up to 4 days or frozen for up to 3 months.
Alternative cooking methods:
- grill- I recommend pounding the chicken flat before marinating to ensure it cooks through evenly. Cook over high heat 2 minutes per side until it reaches an internal temp of 155°F
- frying pan- cook in olive oil over medium heat in a nonstick skillet for 5-7 minutes per side
- air fryer- I recommend pounding the chicken before marinating. Cook at 390°F/ 200°C for 4 minutes + 2 minutes (flipping half way).
Marinating time for other proteins:
- boneless chicken thighs- 2-24 hours marinating time
- shrimp or fish- 30 minutes marinating time
- pork tenderloin- at least 24 hours to marinate
- tofu- press first, then marinate for 2-24 hours
Serving: 1/2 chicken breast (3.5 oz) | Calories: 235kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 22g | Fat: 1g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 486mg | Sugar: 18g