This simple honey lemon chicken recipe features tender pan-fried chicken coated in a sweet and tangy lemon and honey sauce. It’s fast to make and uses common ingredients you probably already have!
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This honey lemon chicken is perfect for picky eaters. It skips cream but includes butter. The flavors of lemon and honey stand out, creating a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy tastes, complementing the tender, melt-in-your-mouth chicken.
What you’ll need:
- Chicken: Two chicken breasts, cut into four thinner cutlets for even cooking and tenderness.
- Garlic powder: Along with salt and pepper, it adds savory goodness to the chicken.
- Flour: Used for dredging to create a nice crust.
- Olive oil and butter: For sautéing and forming the base of the sauce.
- Chicken broth: Adds an extra layer of flavor to the sauce.
- Lemon juice: Fresh lemon juice brings acidity and brightness.
- Honey: Adds a pop of sweet flavor!
Helpful Tips:
- The sauce in this recipe isn’t intended to be very thick or syrupy, but it will reduce and thicken while the chicken finishes cooking.
- When coating the chicken with flour, it’s better to start with less. You can add more if needed, but if you use too much, you’ll have to discard the excess flour. It’s easy to overestimate and waste flour.
Substitutions and Variations:
- For an extra kick, grate some fresh ginger into the sauce.
- Adding the zest of half a lemon enhances the flavor. Use a Microplane grater or zester for this.
- What to Serve with Lemon Honey Chicken:
- Extra lemon slices for garnish are optional.
- Good pairings include rice, Boursin Mashed Potatoes, or pasta like Quick Garlic Butter Pasta. Steamed veggies such as broccolini or Easy Roasted Green Beans make great sides. A salad with mixed greens and quick Homemade Ranch Dressing is also a tasty option.
Leftovers and Storage:
- Store leftover lemon honey chicken in an airtight container in the fridge for around 3 to 4 days.
- Reheat slowly over low heat until warmed through.
- Freezing is not recommended for this recipe.
Be sure to check out these other delicious chicken recipes!
Creamy White Chicken Chili
Creamy Chicken Noodle Soup
Chicken Pesto Pasta
Buffalo Chicken Soup
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