Baked Garlic Chicken

Baked Garlic Chicken is a flavorful low-carb Korean dish that features tender chicken marinated in a savory garlic and sesame sauce, then oven-baked to perfection. This easy-to-make recipe is both satisfying and healthy, making it a great choice for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

• Chicken thighs - 400 grams
• Garlic - 6 cloves, minced
• Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
• Sesame oil - 1 tablespoon
• Gochugaru (Korean red pepper flakes) - 1 teaspoon
• Honey substitute (like erythritol) - 1 tablespoon
• Green onions - 2 stalks, chopped
• Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
• Salt - 1/2 teaspoon
• Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (for garnish)

Steps

1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (400°F).
2. In a bowl, combine minced garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, gochugaru, honey substitute, black pepper, and salt to create the marinade.
3. Add the chicken thighs to the marinade, ensuring they are well-coated, and let them marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator for more flavor).
4. Place the marinated chicken thighs in a baking dish and pour any remaining marinade over them.
5. Bake in the preheated oven for 30-35 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 75°C (165°F).
6. Once cooked, remove the chicken from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes.
7. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition

• Calories: 350
• Protein: 30 g
• Carbs: 5 g
• Fiber: 1 g
• Sugar: 1 g
• Sodium: 700 mg
• Cholesterol: 95 mg
• Total Fat: 24 g
• Saturated Fat: 6 g
• Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
• Water: 0.25 L

Health Benefits

• High in protein, which aids in muscle building and repair.
• Contains garlic, which has anti-inflammatory and immune-boosting properties.

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