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Diana Rattray
Nutritional Guidelines (per serving) | |
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1119 | Calories |
61g | Fat |
45g | Carbs |
92g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 1119 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 61g | 79% |
Saturated Fat 18g | 88% |
Cholesterol 300mg | 100% |
Sodium 782mg | 34% |
Total Carbohydrate 45g | 16% |
Dietary Fiber 2g | 8% |
Protein 92g | |
Calcium 117mg | 9% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
These bone-in honey baked chicken breasts are easy to prepare and bake, and they're delicious with rice or noodles or served with roasted or baked potatoes. This chicken dish makes a great everyday meal for a family, or prepare this meal for a busy weekend.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 3 tablespoons brown sugar (packed)
- 3 tablespoons red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons lite soy sauce
- 4 chicken breast halves (bone-in, about 3 pounds)
- 1/3 cup flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon dried leaf thyme
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 2 tablespoons canola oil
Steps to Make It
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Heat oven to 400 F.
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Combine the honey, brown sugar, vinegar, and soy sauce in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer. Remove from heat and set aside.
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Combine the flour, salt, thyme, paprika, and pepper in a food storage bag; add chicken pieces and shake to coat.
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Put melted butter and oil in a baking dish. Place the chicken in the baking dish, turning with tongs until coated with the butter and oil mixture. Arrange the chicken breasts, skin side up; bake for 20 minutes.
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Pour the honey mixture over the chicken and continue baking for 20 to 30 minutes, basting a few times. The chicken should register at least 165 F in the thickest part, not touching bone.
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Serve these tasty chicken breasts with hot cooked rice or roasted or baked potatoes for a fabulous meal. Serves 4.
Glass Bakeware Warning
Do not use glass bakeware when broiling or when a recipe calls to add liquid to a hot pan, as glass may explode. Even if it states oven-safe or heat resistant, tempered glass products can, and do, break occasionally.
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