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Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken

This Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken is such a simple recipe, but tastes so amazing! It's a great way to uses pantry ingredients in a new way for a quick dinner. It starts with lemon pepper for a peppery, citrus, tangy flavor. Then honey brings delightful sweetness and garlic gives the aromatic backdrop. Finally, Dendê Oil, a traditional oil in Brazil, brings the beautiful yellow-orange color and unique flavor. (You can use Olive oil instead.)

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American , Brazilian

Ingredients

  • 3 tablespoon honey
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 tablespoon Dende Oil or Olive Oil
  • 1 teaspoon garlic Minced (1 clove)
  • 1 tablespoon lemon pepper seasoning
  • 16 oz chicken breasts
  • 1 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
  • Fresh Cilantro for garnish optional

Instructions

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  1. Cut the chicken breasts into bite size pieces.
  2. In a storage bag or storage container, mix together the honey, water, minced garlic, and lemon pepper. Once the marinade is mixed, add the raw chicken breasts and toss to coat.
  3. You can marinate the chicken for 1 hour up to 8 hours.
  4. Preheat a skillet on high and add Olive Oil. Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes until the the chicken starts to brown. Then flip the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes until no longer pink in the center. That's it! Serve with rice, pasta, potatoes, or just enjoy.