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Honey Lemon Chicken

Honey Lemon Chicken
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Honey Lemon Chicken is a vibrant, zesty dish featuring juicy chicken breasts glazed in a luscious honey-lemon sauce. Combining sweet honey and refreshing lemon juice, this quick and easy recipe is perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings. With simple pantry ingredients and a bright citrus flavor, it delivers tender, flavorful chicken that pairs beautifully with rice, noodles, or vegetables.

Ingredients

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Chicken

  • 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
  • Salt, to taste
  • Black pepper, to taste
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil

Sauce

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/3 cup chicken broth (use gluten-free if needed)

Optional Garnishes

  • Fresh parsley or thyme, chopped
  • Lemon slices

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for about 5-6 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside to rest.
  2. Make the Sauce: Reduce the heat to medium and add the minced garlic to the same skillet. Sauté until fragrant, about 30 seconds. Pour in freshly squeezed lemon juice, honey, and chicken broth. Stir to combine and let the sauce simmer gently until slightly thickened, about 3-5 minutes.
  3. Combine and Glaze: Return the cooked chicken to the skillet. Spoon the honey lemon sauce over each piece and let the chicken simmer for a few minutes, turning occasionally so the sauce thickens and coats the chicken evenly.
  4. Garnish and Serve: Finish with freshly chopped herbs if desired. Serve the Honey Lemon Chicken hot, garnished with lemon slices and your choice of sides such as rice, noodles, or veggies. The sauce should be glossy and slightly sticky.

Notes

  • Even Cooking: Pound chicken to an even thickness for consistent cooking and juicier results.
  • Fresh Ingredients: Always use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor.
  • Don’t Overcrowd the Pan: Cook chicken in batches if needed to maintain a golden crust instead of steaming.
  • Adjust Sweetness: Modify the honey amount to balance sweet and tart according to preference.
  • Rest the Chicken: Let the chicken rest briefly after cooking to lock in juices.

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