Description
An easy and flavorful dish combining sweet honey, savory garlic, and crunchy pecans, perfect for weeknights or dinner parties.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
- 1/2 cup honey
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare the honey garlic mixture: In a medium bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, olive oil, salt, and pepper. Stir well until all ingredients blend together.
- Arrange the chicken: Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish.
- Pour the honey garlic mixture over the chicken, ensuring each piece is coated.
- Add the pecans: Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top of the chicken.
- Bake the chicken for 25-30 minutes or until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving.
- Serve with the sauce drizzled on top.
Notes
Marinate the chicken for more flavor if time allows. Use fresh ingredients for the best results.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 35g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
Keywords: chicken, honey garlic, pecans, easy dinner, weeknight meal