Soy-Free Honey Chicken
Discover the deliciously sticky and savory flavors of Soy-Free Honey Chicken, a wholesome twist on a family favorite! This recipe features tender chicken breasts baked to perfection in a luscious honey glaze infused with apple cider vinegar, fresh garlic, and grated ginger for a balance of sweetness and tang. Made without any soy-based ingredients, it’s perfect for those with dietary restrictions or allergies. Thickened with a simple cornstarch slurry, the sauce clings beautifully to each bite, while a garnish of green onions and sesame seeds adds a fresh, nutty crunch. Ready in just 40 minutes, this easy weeknight dinner is as versatile as it is flavorful—serve it with steamed rice, roasted vegetables, or your favorite side for a crowd-pleasing meal!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup honey
- 0.25 cup apple cider vinegar
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 4 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons water
- 2 whole green onions, sliced
- 2 teaspoons sesame seeds
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, apple cider vinegar, olive oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and ground black pepper until well combined.
Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey mixture over the top, turning the chicken to ensure all sides are coated.
Cover the baking dish with aluminum foil and bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes.
While the chicken is cooking, mix the cornstarch with water in a small bowl to create a slurry.
After 20 minutes, remove the foil and spoon some of the sauce over the chicken.
Pour the cornstarch slurry into the baking dish, stirring to incorporate with the sauce.
Return the dish, uncovered, to the oven and bake for an additional 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to thicken.
Remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing.
Garnish with sliced green onions and sesame seeds before serving. Enjoy!
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1896 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 56.4 g | 72% | |
| Saturated Fat | 11.7 g | 58% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 4.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 572 mg | 191% | |
| Sodium | 2891 mg | 126% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 122.2 g | 44% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 2.5 g | 9% | |
| Total Sugars | 98.8 g | ||
| Protein | 216.9 g | 434% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 128 mg | 10% | |
| Iron | 7.2 mg | 40% | |
| Potassium | 284 mg | 6% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
