Description
A quick and scrumptious chicken dish with a sticky honey garlic sauce, bright lemon zest, and peppery bite, ready in about 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken (breasts, thighs, or tenderloins)
- 1/4 cup honey (for glossy finish)
- 3 cloves garlic (minced) (fresh is best)
- 1 large lemon (zest and juice)
- 2 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning (main seasoning)
- 2 tablespoons butter or olive oil (for cooking)
- to taste salt (use cautiously as lemon pepper can be salty)
- optional red pepper flakes (for spice)
- optional parsley (for garnish)
- optional soy sauce (for additional flavor)
Instructions
Preparation
- Heat the oven to 400°F and lightly grease a baking dish.
- Pat chicken dry, season lightly with salt, and pour about two-thirds of the marinade over the chicken, flipping pieces to coat.
Baking Method
- Bake the chicken until cooked through: breasts usually take 18 to 24 minutes, thighs 22 to 28 minutes.
- Simmer the remaining marinade in a small pan for a couple of minutes to thicken for the finishing sauce.
- Brush or spoon the thickened sauce over the chicken and broil for 1 to 2 minutes for extra gloss.
Skillet Method
- Heat a large skillet over medium heat and add oil or butter.
- Add chicken and cook until browned on one side, then flip it and pour in the marinade.
- Simmer until the chicken is cooked through and the sauce appears glossy.
- Finish with a squeeze of fresh lemon and additional lemon pepper if desired.
Notes
For best results, let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing to retain juices. This recipe is flexible and can be adjusted to taste with various spices and sauces.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: dinner, Main Course
- Cuisine: American, Comfort Food