Elegant Honey Glazed Chicken
A delightful and elegant dish of tender chicken breasts glazed with a sweet honey sauce
Ingredients
Main Ingredients | |
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| 6 | boneless skinless chicken breasts |
| 1⁄2 | cup orange juice |
| 1⁄2 | cup honey |
| lemon juice | |
| salt and pepper | |
| crushed red pepper flakes | |
| orange zest | |
Instructions
| 1. | Preheat the oven to 375 degrees Fahrenheit and generously spray a 13X9 inch baking pan with cooking spray. |
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| 2. | Arrange the boneless skinless chicken breasts in the prepared pan. |
| 3. | In a small bowl, combine the orange juice, honey, lemon juice, salt, pepper, and crushed red pepper flakes. Pour this flavorful mixture over the chicken. |
| 4. | Cover the pan with foil and bake for 20 minutes. Then, carefully turn the chicken pieces. |
| 5. | Continue baking, uncovered, for an additional 20 to 30 minutes or until the juices run clear when the thickest part of the chicken is cut. |
| 6. | To add a pop of freshness, sprinkle the dish with vibrant orange zest before serving. |
Nutrients
The following values are based on a single serving of this recipe.
| Calories | 226.2 kcal |
| Protein | 27.5 g |
| Fat | 1.5 g |
| Carbohydrates | 25.9 g |
| Fiber | 0.1 g |
| Sugar | 25.1 g |
Published on Jul 19, 2024 by Luminița