Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
5 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
4
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Calories
262 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Lemon Garlic Chicken Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by slicing chicken breasts horizontally for thinner portions, which helps them cook evenly and quickly. The chicken is seasoned and dusted with all-purpose flour before frying in butter, forming a golden crust while sealing in juices. After brief frying, the chicken is removed while the sauce components — minced garlic, lemon juice, honey, and low sodium soy sauce — are combined in the pan to create a flavorful glaze.
The garlic is sautéed briefly to avoid burning, then combined with other sauce ingredients and heated off the flame before returning the chicken to coat in the sauce. The lemon adds brightness, honey adds a mild sweetness, and soy sauce provides savory depth, working together to create a balanced glaze with mild acidity and umami. The result is a tender, juicy chicken with a glossy, flavorful coating.
This dish suits a variety of meals and pairs well with sides that absorb the sauce, such as rice, steamed vegetables, or potatoes.
Ingredients
- 2 chicken breast large; boneless skinless
- salt to taste
- black pepper to taste
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 4 tablespoons butter
- 2 garlic cloves, minced
- lemon juice of 1
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce low sodium
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts in half horizontally to create 4 thinner breasts. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper to taste and coat each in flour.
- Melt the butter in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook for 3-4 minutes or until golden. Flip and cook for another 3 minutes or until chicken is cooked through.
- While the chicken is browning prepare your remaining ingredients. It is important to have everything ready so the garlic doesn't burn.
- Remove chicken from the pan and set aside. Add garlic to the pan and stir constantly for 30 seconds.
- Stir in the remaining ingredients. Remove from stove and add chicken to the pan and turn to coat.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 262 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 262kcal | 13% |
| Carbohydrates | 24g | 8% |
| Protein | 13g | 26% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 8g | 40% |
| Cholesterol | 66mg | 22% |
| Sodium | 300mg | 13% |
| Potassium | 220mg | 5% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 18g | 36% |
| Vitamin A | 367IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 9mg | 1% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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