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Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken Recipe

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Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken features tender and juicy chicken strips coated in a zesty, sweet lemon honey glaze. This American dinner recipe combines crispy-cooked chicken with a flavorful sauce made from honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and garlic, creating a delicious balance of sweet and tangy flavors perfect for serving over steamed rice.

Ingredients

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Chicken and Coating

  • 3 chicken breasts, cut into strips
  • 1 cup cornstarch
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 teaspoon garlic powder
  • Salt to taste

Glaze

  • 1 cup honey
  • ⅔ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice vinegar
  • ½ cup lemon juice
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced

Cooking

  • 3 tablespoons butter
  • 3 tablespoons vegetable oil

Instructions

  1. Heat Oil: In a large skillet, heat 3 tablespoons of vegetable oil over medium-high heat to prepare for frying the chicken strips.
  2. Prepare Glaze: In a small bowl, combine 1 cup honey, ⅔ cup soy sauce, ¼ cup rice vinegar, and ½ cup lemon juice. Stir well and set aside to allow flavors to meld.
  3. Cut Chicken: Cut the chicken breasts into evenly sized strips for quick and even cooking.
  4. Coat Chicken: In a medium bowl, mix 1 cup cornstarch, 1 teaspoon black pepper, 1 teaspoon garlic powder, and salt to taste. Toss the chicken strips in this mixture until thoroughly coated.
  5. Cook Chicken: Place the coated chicken strips into the hot skillet. Cook over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until the chicken is golden brown on all sides, approximately 5-7 minutes per side depending on thickness.
  6. Add Butter and Garlic: Add 3 tablespoons butter to the pan and let it melt. Then add the minced garlic and cook for 1 minute until fragrant, stirring to prevent burning.
  7. Apply Glaze: Pour the prepared honey glaze mixture over the chicken in the skillet. Reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring and continuously spooning the glaze over the chicken, until the sauce thickens and the chicken is cooked through, about 5-7 minutes.
  8. Serve: Serve the lemon honey glazed chicken hot, ideally over steamed white rice, to soak up the delicious sauce. Enjoy!

Notes

  • Nutritional values are approximate and can vary based on brands and ingredient modifications.
  • For the most accurate nutritional information, use a nutritional calculator with the specific brands and quantities you use.
  • Continuously spooning the glaze over the chicken helps to evenly coat and thicken the sauce.
  • This recipe pairs excellently with steamed rice for a complete meal.

Keywords: Chicken Recipes, Honey Lemon Chicken, Honey Lemon Glaze, Lemon Honey Chicken Strips

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