Description
Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken is a delightful dish that combines sweet and savory flavors for a culinary experience like no other. This easy-to-make recipe features succulent chicken breasts marinated in a luscious honey-lemon sauce infused with garlic, making it perfect for family dinners or impressing guests. With vibrant colors and mouthwatering aromas, this dish transforms any meal into a celebration of flavor!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
- 2 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
- Green onions or parsley (for garnish)
Instructions
- Pat the chicken dry and season both sides with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, minced garlic, and olive oil until smooth.
- Marinate the chicken in a resealable bag or dish for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat; add marinated chicken.
- Cook for 5-7 minutes on each side until golden brown and internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Drizzle leftover marinade during the last minute of cooking for extra flavor.
- Garnish with green onions or parsley before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 23g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 26g
- Cholesterol: 75mg