Name: Sweet and Sour Glazed Chicken Breasts
Cook time: 35 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 Servings
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 1 tsp garlic powder; 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 cup low sodium chicken broth; 0.25 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce; 0.5 tsp ground ginger; 2 teaspoons cornstarch; 4 teaspoons honey

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Sweet and Sour Glazed Chicken Breasts

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Sweet and Sour Glazed Chicken Breasts

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F.

Pour the chicken broth into a medium baking dish. Arrange the chicken breasts in the baking dish.

Whisk together the soy sauce, honey, ground ginger, garlic powder, and cornstarch in a small bowl.

Bake the chicken on middle rack of oven for 10 minutes.

Open the oven, and carefully pour the honey-soy mixture evenly oven the chicken breasts. Continue baking until the thickest part of the chicken has reached an internal temperature of 165°F, about 10 minutes.

Check to see that chicken is done. Remove from oven or add time as needed.

Spoon the sauce from the bottom of the pan over the chicken breasts. Allow the chicken to rest for 5 minutes before serving.

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Tips & Tricks (5)

Pound for Even Cooking 🔨
Gently pound chicken breasts to uniform thickness before cooking to ensure they cook evenly and stay moist throughout, preventing dry edges and undercooked centers.
Cornstarch Slurry Technique 🥣
Mix cornstarch with cold broth separately before adding to the glaze to prevent lumps and create a silky, professional-quality sauce that coats the chicken beautifully.
Sear First, Glaze Last 🔥
Sear chicken skin-side down first to develop a golden crust, then add the sauce only in the final 3-4 minutes to prevent the honey from burning while keeping the glaze glossy and caramelized.
Fresh Ginger Enhancement 🫚
Use freshly minced ginger in addition to ground ginger for deeper, more vibrant Asian flavors that will elevate the dish beyond the basic ingredient list.
Internal Temperature Precision 🌡️
Use an instant-read thermometer to pull chicken at exactly 165°F—this ensures food safety while preventing overcooking that leads to dryness in lean chicken breasts.