Honey Chicken

Honey Chicken

This Honey Chicken is tender chicken tossed in a skillet with butter, honey, garlic, fresh lemon juice, spices, and soy sauce. This Honey Lemon Chicken is a quick and easy 15-minute chicken dish.

Ingredients

  • 1 1/2 lbs. Chicken Breast)

    (cut into bite-size pieces

  • 1 teaspoon Salt
  • 1 teaspoon Pepper
  • 1/2 teaspoon Garlic Powder
  • 1/4 cup Cornstarch
  • 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
  • 4 Tablespoons Butter
  • 3 Garlic Cloves)

    (minced

  • 1/3 cup Honey
  • 2 Tablespoons Fresh Lemon Juice
  • 1 Tablespoon Soy Sauce
  • Fresh Oregano or Italian Parsley)

    (chopped for garnish

Directions

  1. 1

    Start by cutting the chicken into bite-size pieces. Pat dry with a paper towel. Sprinkle with salt, pepper, and garlic powder. Place the cornstarch in a bowl and toss the chicken in cornstarch and coat well.

  2. 2

    Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil. Cook chicken for 8-10 minutes. 

  3. 3

    Add butter, garlic, honey, lemon juice, and soy sauce in the pan. Let cook and thicken for about 5 minutes. * If you want a thicker sauce, you may remove the chicken from the pan and cook the sauce for 5 minutes and then add the chicken and toss together.

  4. 4

    Sprinkle with fresh oregano or parsley and serve. May drizzle with more honey when serving.

Honey Chicken

Honey Chicken

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About this Recipe

Looking for a weeknight dinner that’s both quick and incredibly flavorful? This Honey Chicken recipe delivers tender, juicy chicken in a luscious, savory-sweet sauce that’s ready in just 15 minutes of cooking.

What sets this Honey Chicken apart is the perfect balance of flavors—sweet honey, bright lemon, aromatic garlic, and savory soy sauce come together in a buttery skillet sauce that coats every bite of tender chicken breast. It’s a dish that proves delicious doesn't have to mean complicated, making it a reliable favorite for busy evenings.

You can expect succulent, bite-sized pieces of chicken, beautifully glazed in a rich, golden sauce. The subtle warmth from the minced garlic and the zesty tang from fresh lemon juice cut through the sweetness of the honey, creating a harmonious taste experience. The addition of salt, pepper, and garlic powder seasons the chicken perfectly, while cornstarch helps achieve that ideal coating. This dish offers a delightful interplay of savory and sweet, making it remarkably satisfying.

  • Feel free to swap the chicken breast for boneless, skinless chicken thighs for an equally delicious result, though cooking time might vary slightly.
  • If you don't have fresh oregano, fresh Italian parsley is an excellent alternative for garnish, adding a touch of vibrant green and herbaceous freshness.
  • For a touch of heat, a pinch of red pepper flakes can be added to the sauce along with the other spices.

This Honey Chicken is ideal for a fast and satisfying family dinner. Serve it alongside steamed rice to soak up every last drop of the incredible sauce, or with a simple green salad for a lighter meal.

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