HONEY LEMON GARLIC CHICKEN
Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
25 mins
Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken is such a juicy meal made easy in one pan in 30 minutes. Perfectly sticky, aromatic and refreshing, this meal is always a hit.
Course:
Main Course
Cuisine:
American
Servings: 2 people
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
Sauce:
- 8 cloves garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- zest from 1 lemon
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 1/4 cup olive oil
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
Instructions
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Season chicken with salt and pepper and set aside. Heat a 10-inch cast-iron skillet over medium-high heat until hot. Add 2 tablespoons of olive oil, once the oil is hot add chicken and cook on each side for 3-4 minutes, until chicken is golden brown.
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In a small bowl whisk together all the "Sauce" ingredients. Taste the sauce and if you want it to be sweeter, add 1 more tablespoon of brown sugar or more honey.
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Reduce heat to medium and pour the sauce on top of the chicken. Cook for a few minutes and stir for the sauce to reduce to a glaze and thicken. Spoon some on top of the chicken while cooking.
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Remove from heat and serve with rice or salad.
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Enjoy!