Description
Honey Lemon Chicken is a healthy, flavor-packed dish made in just 30 minutes. Sweet citrus, garlic, and tender chicken make this recipe perfect for weeknights or meal prep. Gluten-free, family-friendly, and easy to customize. Try it tonight and enjoy!
Ingredients
1 lb boneless, skinless chicken breast cutlets
Sea salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
2 Tbsp clarified butter, ghee, or coconut oil
6 garlic cloves, crushed
½ cup chicken bone broth
2 Tbsp raw honey
Juice and zest of 1 lemon
2 tsp gluten-free flour or arrowroot powder
Fresh parsley or basil, chopped (for garnish)
Lemon slices (for garnish)
Instructions
- Season & Sear
- Dry the chicken thoroughly with paper towels, then season generously with salt and pepper.
- Melt ghee or coconut oil in a skillet over medium heat.
- Add chicken and sear 4–5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and cover.
- Make the Sauce
- Toss in the crushed garlic and sauté for about a minute until it becomes aromatic.
- Deglaze the pan by pouring in the chicken broth and scraping up any browned bits with a wooden spoon.
- Whisk & Thicken
- Stir in the honey, fresh lemon juice and zest, along with flour or arrowroot powder.
- Whisk the mixture until smooth, then simmer for 2–3 minutes until the sauce thickens slightly.
- Finish the Dish
- Return chicken to skillet. Spoon sauce over and simmer 1 minute.
- Take the pan off the heat and garnish with freshly chopped herbs and lemon slices.
- Serve
- Serve with brown rice or quinoa and a side of steamed vegetables like green beans, asparagus, or broccoli.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice and garlic for best flavor.
Chicken thighs or tofu work well as substitutes.
Add red pepper flakes for a bit of heat.
Store leftovers in the fridge for up to 3 days or freeze up to 2 months.
To reheat, warm with a splash of broth to loosen the sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Dinner
- Method: skillet
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast cutlet with sauce
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Protein: 27 g