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Honey Lemon Chicken Skillet

Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 350
A quick and flavorful skillet dish featuring tender chicken in a tangy honey lemon sauce, perfect for a satisfying meal.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 6 ounces each)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil
  • 3 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1/2 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest
  • 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley

Instructions 

  • Pat chicken dry, season with salt and pepper.
  • Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Cook chicken 5-6 mins per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
  • Sauté garlic in skillet 30 seconds. Add lemon juice, honey, and broth; simmer.
  • Add lemon zest, simmer 3-4 mins. Stir in butter until glossy.
  • Return chicken to skillet, coat with sauce, cook 2 mins. Garnish with parsley before serving.

Notes

For extra flavor, marinate chicken in lemon and honey mixture for 30 minutes before cooking.
Calories: 350kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Chicken, Honey, lemon