Honey Lemon Chicken Recipe
A delightful Honey Lemon Chicken recipe featuring tender chicken breasts cooked to golden perfection in a zesty honey-lemon sauce accented with garlic and fresh parsley. Served best with rice, spaghetti, linguine, or orzo, this dish combines sweet and tangy flavors with a savory touch for a quick and satisfying meal.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Frying
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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Chicken and Coating
- 2 large chicken breasts (around 200g/7oz each), sliced in half to make 4 thin chicken breasts
- 3 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
Cooking and Sauce
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 120 ml (1/2 cup) chicken stock
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice (juice from approx. 1.5 lemons)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 lemon (sliced into half-moon slices)
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
To Serve
- Cooked rice, spaghetti, linguine, or orzo
Instructions
- Prepare Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a tray or board. Mix together the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika in a bowl. Coat both sides of the chicken breasts evenly with the flour mixture, ensuring a light, even coverage.
- Heat the Pan: In a large frying pan, heat the olive oil and unsalted butter over medium-high heat until the butter is melted and beginning to sizzle.
- Cook Chicken: Add the coated chicken breasts to the pan and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning once halfway through. Cook until both sides are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Sauté Garlic: Add the minced garlic to the pan and stir for about 30 seconds. Take care not to let the garlic burn to maintain its flavor.
- Add Sauce Ingredients: Pour in the chicken stock, fresh lemon juice, and honey, then add the lemon slices to the pan with the chicken.
- Simmer Sauce: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes, allowing the sauce to slightly reduce and thicken, coating the chicken well.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle the cooked chicken with freshly chopped parsley. Serve immediately with your choice of cooked rice, spaghetti, linguine, or orzo.
Notes
- For extra flavor, allow the chicken to marinate briefly in the lemon juice and honey before coating with flour.
- Use fresh lemons for the best bright citrus flavor.
- Make sure not to overcook the chicken to keep it juicy and tender.
- If preferred, substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock for a lighter sauce.
- Serve with steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
Keywords: Honey Lemon Chicken, Garlic Chicken, Lemon Chicken Recipe, Easy Chicken Dinner, Sweet and Tangy Chicken
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