Description
Honey Lemon Chicken is a quick and easy dish featuring tender, juicy chicken thighs or breasts coated in a luscious glaze of honey, fresh lemon juice, garlic, and soy sauce.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless chicken thighs or breasts
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- 2 tablespoons olive oil or vegetable oil
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- Optional: 1 teaspoon cornstarch mixed with 1 tablespoon water (for thickening)
Instructions
- Pat your chicken pieces dry with paper towels. Season them generously with salt and black pepper on both sides.
- Heat the olive or vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook about 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through. Remove from the pan and set aside.
- In the same skillet, lower the heat to medium-low. Add the minced garlic and sauté until fragrant. Pour in lemon juice, honey, and soy sauce, scraping up any browned bits. Let it simmer gently for 2-3 minutes.
- Return the chicken to the skillet, turning it in the sauce to coat each piece. Simmer for another 2 minutes.
- If you prefer a thicker sauce, whisk the cornstarch with water and stir it into the pan. Cook until the sauce is glossy and thickened. Remove from heat and serve.
Notes
- Serve with rice or steamed vegetables for a complete meal.
- Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Adjust the sweetness by adding more or less honey to taste.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 500 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 2 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 35 g
- Cholesterol: 100 mg