Honey Lemon Chicken
This Honey Lemon Chicken recipe is a delightful combination of sweet and tangy flavors, perfect for a quick and easy weeknight meal. It features tender chicken coated in a glistening honey-lemon sauce.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 0.5 kg Chicken breasts boneless, skinless, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 1 tablespoon Olive oil
- 0.5 cup Honey
- 0.25 cup Lemon juice freshly squeezed
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon Ginger grated fresh
- 0.5 teaspoon Salt
- 0.25 teaspoon Black pepper
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- 2 tablespoons Water
- Sesame seeds for garnish (optional)
- Green onions chopped, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- In a bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, salt, and pepper. Whisk until well combined.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together the cornstarch and water to create a slurry. Set aside.
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet or wok over medium-high heat. Add the chicken pieces and cook until browned on all sides and cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
- Pour the honey-lemon sauce over the chicken in the skillet. Bring to a simmer.
- Stir the cornstarch slurry again and gradually add it to the simmering sauce, stirring constantly until the sauce thickens.
- Cook for another 1-2 minutes until the sauce is glossy and coats the chicken well.
- Serve hot, garnished with sesame seeds and chopped green onions if desired. This is great served with rice or steamed vegetables.
Notes
For a spicier kick, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the sauce. Adjust honey and lemon to your preference.
Nutrition
Serving: 200gCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 120gProtein: 120gFat: 120gSaturated Fat: 120gPolyunsaturated Fat: 120gMonounsaturated Fat: 120gTrans Fat: 120gCholesterol: 120mgSodium: 120mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 120gSugar: 120gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 120mgCalcium: 120mgIron: 120mg
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