Honey Lemon Chicken
A simple yet impressive dish featuring chicken coated in a sweet and tangy honey lemon sauce, perfect for any dinner table.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-frying
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten-Free (if using gluten-free flour)
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 large chicken breasts (approx. 200g/7oz each), sliced horizontally
- 3 tbsp plain flour
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- ½ tsp paprika
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 2 tbsp unsalted butter
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 120 ml (½ cup) chicken stock
- 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice (from about 1½ lemons)
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1 lemon, thinly sliced into half-moons
- 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley
- To serve: Cooked rice, spaghetti, linguine, or orzo
Instructions
- Prepare the Chicken: Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to make four thin pieces. In a shallow bowl, mix the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Dredge each chicken piece in the seasoned flour, coating both sides.
- Cook the Chicken: Heat the olive oil and butter in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Once the butter is melted and bubbling, add the chicken. Cook for 7–8 minutes, turning once, until golden on both sides.
- Make the Sauce: Add the minced garlic and sauté for 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it. Pour in the chicken stock, lemon juice, and honey. Add the lemon slices. Stir and bring to a boil.
- Simmer the Sauce: Reduce the heat slightly and let the sauce simmer for about 5 minutes, until slightly thickened and the chicken is cooked through.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle with chopped parsley. Serve hot over rice, pasta, or orzo.
Notes
Serve with steamed broccoli or a fresh mixed salad for a balanced meal. Leftovers can be stored in the fridge for up to 3 days.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 13g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
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