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Honey Lemon Chicken Recipe

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This Honey Lemon Chicken recipe features succulent, thinly sliced chicken breasts pan-fried to golden perfection and simmered in a tangy and sweet lemon-honey sauce with garlic and fresh lemon slices. Served with your choice of rice or pasta, it’s a quick and flavorful meal ready in just 20 minutes, perfect for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

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Chicken & 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

Sauce & Garnish

  • 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 (or spaghetti, linguine, or orzo)

Instructions

  1. Prepare the Chicken: Place the chicken breasts on a tray or cutting board. In a bowl, mix together the flour, salt, black pepper, and paprika. Coat both sides of each chicken breast evenly with the flour mixture to ensure a flavorful crust.
  2. Heat the Pan: Warm the olive oil and unsalted butter together in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Allow the butter to melt completely to create a rich cooking base for the chicken.
  3. Cook the Chicken: Add the coated chicken breasts to the hot pan. Cook them for 7-8 minutes total, turning once halfway through, until both sides develop a golden-brown color and the chicken is cooked through.
  4. Add Garlic and Sauce Ingredients: Stir in the minced garlic and cook for about 30 seconds, being careful not to burn it. Then pour in the chicken stock, fresh lemon juice, honey, and add the lemon slices to the pan.
  5. Simmer the Sauce: Bring the mixture to a boil, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 minutes. This allows the sauce to thicken slightly and the flavors to meld together beautifully.
  6. Finish and Serve: Sprinkle freshly chopped parsley over the chicken for a burst of color and freshness. Serve the honey lemon chicken hot alongside cooked rice or your choice of pasta for a complete meal.

Notes

  • For juicier chicken, avoid overcrowding the pan when cooking and cook in batches if necessary.
  • Adjust honey and lemon juice amounts to your taste preference for sweetness or tartness.
  • Use fresh lemon juice for the brightest flavor instead of bottled lemon juice.
  • You can substitute chicken stock with vegetable stock for a lighter sauce.
  • Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheated gently.

Keywords: Honey Lemon Chicken, Easy Chicken Recipe, Quick Dinner, Pan-fried Chicken, Tangy Honey Sauce

Find it online: https://foodiecara.com/honey-lemon-chicken-recipe/