Name: Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe
Prep time: 30 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 55 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 3 chicken breasts, cut into strips; 1 cup cornstarch; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon garlic powder; Salt to taste; 1 cup honey; ⅔ cup soy sauce; ¼ cup rice vinegar; ½ cup lemon juice; 4 cloves garlic, minced; 3 tablespoons butter; 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

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Introduction

Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken features tender, juicy chicken strips coated in a tangy and sweet lemon honey glaze. This flavorful dish comes together quickly and makes a perfect weeknight dinner served over steamed rice.

A close-up view of a black bowl filled with a layer of fluffy white rice at the bottom, topped with three long strips of glazed chicken that are golden brown and shiny with thick, dark red sauce drizzled on top. On the side of the bowl, fresh green parsley adds a fresh color contrast. The background features blurred green herbs and pieces of glazed food, all set on a white marbled surface. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

3 chicken breasts, cut into strips
1 cup cornstarch
1 teaspoon garlic powder
1 teaspoon black pepper
1 cup honey
⅔ cup soy sauce
½ cup lemon juice
¼ cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons butter
4 cloves garlic, minced
3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

Step 1: Heat the vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
Step 2: In a small bowl, combine honey, soy sauce, rice vinegar, and lemon juice. Stir well and set aside.
Step 3: Cut the chicken breasts into strips.
Step 4: In a medium bowl, mix cornstarch, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Toss the chicken strips in this mixture until evenly coated.
Step 5: Add the coated chicken strips to the hot skillet. Cook over medium-high heat until golden brown on both sides, about 4-5 minutes per side.
Step 6: Reduce heat to medium. Add butter to the pan and let it melt. Stir in minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant.
Step 7: Pour the honey glaze mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Cook, spooning the glaze over the chicken continuously, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 3-5 minutes.
Step 8: Serve the lemon honey glazed chicken hot over steamed rice. Enjoy!

Tips & Variations

For extra zest, add a pinch of red pepper flakes to the glaze.
Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for a more tender, juicy result.
Serve with steamed vegetables or a fresh green salad for a complete meal.
To make it gluten-free, substitute soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos.

Storage

Store leftover lemon honey glazed chicken in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a skillet over low heat or in the microwave until warmed through to avoid drying out the chicken.

How to Serve

The image shows three long, golden-brown crispy chicken strips coated in a shiny, thick reddish-brown sauce with small green herb bits on top, resting on a bed of white rice. The chicken is in the center of a deep white bowl with a smooth matte black inside, sitting on a white marbled surface. In the back, there are green leafy herbs on the right and some glossy brown glazed nuggets on the left, slightly out of focus. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I use frozen chicken for this recipe?

It’s best to use fresh or fully thawed chicken breasts for even cooking. If using frozen, thaw completely before preparing.

How can I thicken the glaze if it’s too runny?

Continue simmering the glaze over medium heat while stirring frequently until it reduces to your desired thickness. Adding a small slurry of cornstarch and water can also help thicken it quickly.