Homemade Chicken Sauce
This homemade chicken sauce is a culinary delight that brings a burst of flavors to your dinner table. With its glossy finish and rich aroma, each bite promises to be an adventure for your taste buds. Perfect for cozy weeknight dinners or festive gatherings, this sauce transforms ordinary chicken into a memorable dish that will impress family and friends alike.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Juice of 1/2 lemon
- 3 cloves fresh garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1/2 tsp ginger powder
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Red pepper flakes (optional)
Instructions
- Rinse and pat dry the chicken breasts, seasoning them lightly with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, honey, olive oil, and lemon juice until smooth.
- Stir in minced garlic, sesame oil, and ginger powder to create the marinade.
- Marinate the chicken in a resealable plastic bag or dish for at least 30 minutes (or overnight for enhanced flavor).
- Preheat a grill or skillet over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken for about 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and fully cooked.
- Boil the reserved marinade in a small saucepan until slightly thickened (about 5 minutes) and drizzle over the cooked chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 22g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 34g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg