Description
Citrus-glazed chicken is a delightful dish that transforms your dining experience with its bright, zesty flavors. This Irresistible Sheet Pan Citrus-Glazed Chicken Recipe combines tender, juicy chicken breasts coated in a luscious glaze made from fresh oranges, lemons, and honey. Perfect for weeknights or gatherings, this one-pan marvel not only makes cleanup a breeze but also delivers an impressive meal that will leave everyone asking for seconds.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (approx. 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 2 large oranges, juiced and zested
- 1 large lemon, juiced and zested
- ¼ cup raw honey
- ¼ cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- Fresh herbs (thyme or parsley) for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat dry chicken breasts and place them on a sheet pan.
- In a bowl, whisk together orange juice, lemon juice, minced garlic, honey, and soy sauce until smooth.
- Drizzle olive oil over the chicken and pour half of the citrus glaze on top to coat evenly.
- Optionally add chopped vegetables like bell peppers or broccoli around the chicken.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through and caramelized.
- Remove from oven, drizzle with remaining glaze, and garnish with fresh herbs before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 18g
- Sodium: 620mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 90mg