Honey Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Ingredients:

For the Chicken:

1 lb (450g) boneless chicken breast or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces

1/2 tsp salt

1/2 tsp pepper

1/4 cup cornstarch (for light coating)

2 tbsp oil (for pan-frying)

For the Honey Lemon Sauce:

1/3 cup honey

1/4 cup fresh lemon juice (about 2 lemons)

1 tsp lemon zest

2 tbsp soy sauce

1 tsp cornstarch + 1 tbsp water (slurry to thicken)

Optional: 1 clove garlic, minced or grated ginger for extra depth

Prep the chicken:

Season chicken with salt and pepper.

Toss in cornstarch until lightly coated.

Cook the chicken:

Heat oil in a skillet over medium-high heat.

Cook chicken in batches until golden and cooked through (about 4–6 minutes). Remove and set aside.

Make the sauce:

In the same pan, combine honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, and garlic/ginger if using.

Bring to a simmer, then add the cornstarch slurry.

Stir until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy.

Combine:

Return the cooked chicken to the pan and toss to coat in the sauce.

Let it simmer for 1–2 minutes to fully absorb flavor.

Steamed jasmine or basmati rice

Stir-fried vegetables

Noodles or lettuce wraps

Make it spicy with chili flakes or sriracha

Use tofu or cauliflower instead of chicken for a vegetarian option

Add broccoli or snap peas directly to the pan for a one-pan meal