Description
A delightful dish featuring tender chicken coated in a sweet and tangy lemon honey glaze, perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Cooked rice for serving
- Chopped parsley for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix together honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, and soy sauce to create the glaze.
- Season the chicken breasts with salt and pepper.
- Heat a pan over medium-high heat and add the chicken.
- Cook the chicken for about 5-7 minutes on each side until browned and cooked through.
- Pour the lemon honey glaze over the chicken and cook for an additional 2-3 minutes until the glaze thickens.
- Serve the glazed chicken over rice and garnish with chopped parsley, if desired.
Notes
Use organic or free-range chicken for best results. Substitute with quinoa or cauliflower rice for a low-carb version.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-searing
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: lemon, chicken, honey glaze, easy recipe, one-pan meal