Thyme-Kissed Sweet and Tangy Chicken
Thyme-Kissed Sweet and Tangy Chicken pairs juicy chicken breasts with a glossy balance of honeyed sweetness and bright vinegar, rounded out by soy, paprika, and a hint of cayenne. The herbal notes of thyme and warm allspice add depth, making each bite aromatic and satisfying. Serve it over fluffy white rice for a weeknight dinner that feels special without fuss.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook30 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Thyme-Kissed Sweet and Tangy Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic Impact
- 41 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 8 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 86 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Unprocessed or minimally processed
- 1 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 28
- Heart Health
- 35
- Metabolic
- 28
- Digestive
- 31
- Inflammatory
- 55
- Performance
- 41
- General Wellness
- 1
Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
- 2
Combine the rice and water in a medium saucepan and bring to a boil. Cover, lower the heat, and simmer for 20 minutes, until the rice is tender.
- 3
In a medium bowl, whisk together the olive oil, soy sauce, honey, and vinegar. Stir in the thyme, paprika, cayenne pepper, allspice, and black pepper.
- 4
Place the chicken breasts in a medium baking dish and coat them with the olive oil mixture.
- 5
Put the chicken in the preheated oven and cook for 30 minutes, basting occasionally with the olive oil mixture, or until no longer pink and the juices run clear. Serve over the rice with the remaining olive oil mixture.
- Calories 646.67 kcal High 32%
- Protein 57.02 g Good Source 114%
- Carbohydrate 58.73 g 21%
- Total Fat 22.24 g High 29%
- Saturated Fat 2.87 g Moderate 14%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 141.33 mg High 47%
- Sodium 1356.57 mg High 59%
- Dietary Fiber 3.34 g Moderate 12%
- Total Sugars 27.89 g --
- Added Sugars 3.34 g Moderate 7%
- Calcium 23.74 mg Low Source 2%
- Iron 3.17 mg Moderate 18%
- Potassium 83.97 mg Low Source 2%
- Vitamin A 2.22 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.04 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Wheat 🌾
- Gluten
About This Recipe
Thyme Kissed Sweet and Tangy Chicken is made with 12 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 45 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, and Dried Thyme. Each serving provides about 646.67 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Thyme-Kissed Sweet and Tangy Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Black Pepper, Cayenne Pepper, Chicken Breast, Dried Thyme, Ground Allspice. The full list of 12 is above.
- How long does it take to make Thyme-Kissed Sweet and Tangy Chicken?
- About 45 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 30 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 646.67 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Thyme-Kissed Sweet and Tangy Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 12 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Thyme-Kissed Sweet and Tangy Chicken healthy?
- Thyme-Kissed Sweet and Tangy Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 43/100. Per serving, it provides 646.67 calories and 57.02 g of protein, or 114% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 1356.57 mg (59% of the Daily Value), saturated fat at 2.87 g (14% of the Daily Value) and added sugars at 3.34 g (7% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy, Wheat and Gluten, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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