Description
Honey Lemon Chicken is a sweet and tangy dish with golden-seared chicken thighs coated in a sticky honey-lemon glaze. Perfect for weeknight dinners or special gatherings, it’s easy to make and loaded with comforting flavors.
Ingredients
4 chicken thighs
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 teaspoon lemon zest
3 cloves garlic, minced
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons olive oil
1 tablespoon fresh parsley or thyme (optional)
Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions
1. Pat chicken thighs dry and season with salt and pepper.
2. Heat olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken skin-side down for 4-5 minutes, flip, and cook another 3-4 minutes. Remove and set aside.
3. In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium. Sauté minced garlic for 30 seconds. Stir in honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, soy sauce, and a splash of water. Simmer for 2-3 minutes.
4. Return chicken to the skillet, spoon sauce over the top. Cover and simmer 15-20 minutes until cooked through and sauce is sticky.
5. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve hot.
Notes
Use bone-in, skin-on thighs for best texture and flavor.
Adjust cooking time if using boneless cuts.
Add red pepper flakes or sriracha if you like it spicy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Dinner / Chicken
- Method: Stovetop
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 580mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 110mg
Keywords: honey lemon chicken, easy chicken recipe, skillet dinner