Lemon Garlic Chicken
The ultimate comfort food, Lemon Garlic Chicken is a quick and easy weeknight dinner that's bursting with flavor. Tender chicken breasts are seared to perfection and coated in a luscious lemon garlic sauce. Perfect for impressing guests or a cozy family meal, you won't want to miss out on making this tonight!
Equipment
- Wooden Spoon
- Skillet
- Frying Pan
Ingredients
- 2 large Chicken breast boneless, skinless
- to taste Salt
- to taste Pepper
- 1/4 cup Flour all-purpose
- 4 tablespoons Butter
- 2 cloves Garlic minced
- 1 whole Lemon juice
- 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 the stove and add chicken to the pan and turn to coat.
Notes
- Storage: Store any leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to three days. Reheat gently to avoid drying out the chicken.
- Freezing: This dish can be frozen for up to two months. Make sure to let it cool completely before transferring to a freezer-safe container.
- Pairing: Pair Lemon Garlic Chicken with a fresh salad or steamed vegetables for a balanced meal. Quinoa or rice also works well to soak up the sauce.
- Flavor enhancement: Marinate the chicken in the lemon juice and garlic for an hour before cooking. This will intensify the flavors.
- Serving suggestion: Serve with lemon wedges on the side for an extra burst of citrus when eating.