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Honey ginger chicken breasts

Recipe Information

Description:
Honey ginger chicken breasts is a delicious American recipe usually served as a main dish. It requires about 10 minutes of prep time and about 50 minutes of cooking time for a combined total time of 1 hour. The overall cooking skill level is considered easy. This recipe will yield 4 servings if prepared as directed.
Servings 4
Preparation Time 10 Minutes
Cook Time 50 Minutes
Total Time 1 Hour
Difficulty Easy
Main Ingredient Chicken
Category Poultry
Meal Lunch; Dinner
Type Main Dish; Side Dish
Cuisine American
Cook Method Baking
Diet

Ingredients

  • 4 large boneless skinless chicken breasts

  • 2 tablespoons honey

  • 1-2 tablespoon Dijon mustard

  • 4 tablespoons water

  • 2-3 teaspoons ground ginger or 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger root

  • 2-4 garlic cloves, peeled and crushed

  • Salt, to taste

  • Freshly ground black pepper, to taste

  • 1/2-1 teaspoon cayenne pepper (optional)

Directions

  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. Place the chicken breasts into a sturdy, non-stick baking dish.

  • In a measuring jug, mix the honey, mustard, water, ginger, and crushed garlic (also add the cayenne pepper if using). Pour the mixture over the chicken breasts, making sure to pull them up that so the mixture runs underneath. Season with salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste. Bake for 45-60 minutes.

  • For each serving, place one chicken breast on a plate and drizzle some of the cooking sauce on top.

Nutrition (per serving)

  • Calories: 174 cal

  • Total fat: 3g

  • Saturated fat: 1g

  • Cholesterol: 76mg

  • Sodium: 181mg

  • Carbohydrate: 10g

  • Fiber: 0g

  • Protein: 25g