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Lemon Chicken with Honey Garlic Butter Sauce

This one-pan chicken recipe is super easy and ready in 30 minutes. The butter sauce is sweet and tangy making such a delicious recipe. Definitely a keeper!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Main Course
Calories: 430

Ingredients
  

  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil 
  • 2 10-12 oz boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut diagonally
  • 1/2 tsp Himalayan salt
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
Honey Garlic Butter Sauce:
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1/4 cup chicken broth (option: vegetable broth)
  • 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tsp infused honey garlic (substitute with pure honey)
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1/2 tsp dried oregano
  • 1/2 tsp dried basil
  • salt and pepper to season
  • 1 tbsp fresh parsley, chopped

Equipment

  • large skillet or cast iron pan

Method
 

  1. Place each piece of chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap and pound chicken to about ¼ inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
  2. Season chicken breasts with salt and pepper. Then dredge each in flour, coating each side.
  3. Heat a large skillet or cast iron pan over medium-heat and add butter and olive oil. Once butter is melted, then add chicken to pan, and cook for 3-4 minutes on each side or until chicken is done. Transfer to a plate and cover with foil.
  4. Add garlic and sauté for about 1 minute, then add chicken broth, lemon juice, infused honey garlic (or honey) and butter. Bring to a boil and scrap the bottom of the pan, then reduce to heat, stir in oregano and basil. Finally, check the flavour, and season with a little bit of salt and pepper. Return the chicken pieces and simmer for about 5 minutes. .
  5. Coat chicken with the sauce while it's simmering, for about 2 minutes. You will notice the sauce starts to thicken.
  6. Serve chicken breasts with sauce, risotto and asparagus. Garnish with fresh parsley.

Nutrition

Calories: 430kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 8gFat: 35gSaturated Fat: 14gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 7649mgPotassium: 199mgFiber: 1gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 708IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 93mgIron: 2mg

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