Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken with Herb-Infused Pan Sauce

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup all-purpose flour
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 teaspoon paprika
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
- 1 cup chicken broth
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- Lemon slices (from 1 lemon)
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- Fresh parsley or cilantro, chopped, for garnish

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven:
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Chicken:
- In a shallow dish, combine the flour, salt, black pepper, garlic powder, paprika, and dried oregano.
- Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring both sides are evenly coated. Shake off any excess flour.

3. Sear the Chicken:
- Melt 2 tablespoons of butter in a large oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat.
- Add the chicken breasts to the skillet and sear for about 3-4 minutes on each side, until golden brown. The chicken does not need to be fully cooked at this stage.
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.

4. Prepare the Glaze:
- In the same skillet, add the remaining 2 tablespoons of butter and melt over medium heat.
- Add the chicken broth, honey, lemon juice, and red pepper flakes, stirring to combine.
- Allow the sauce to simmer for 2-3 minutes until slightly reduced.

5. Combine Chicken and Sauce:
- Return the chicken to the skillet, spoon some sauce over each piece, and top with lemon slices.
- Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.

6. Bake the Chicken:
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

7. Garnish and Serve:
- Remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for a few minutes.
- Garnish with freshly chopped parsley or cilantro before serving.
- Serve with your choice of sides like steamed vegetables or rice.

Total Time

PT45M
45 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

- Lemon Chicken
- Honey Glazed Chicken
- Oven Baked Chicken
- Easy Dinner Recipe
- Garlic Chicken
- Savory Glaze
- Chicken Dinner
- Herb-Infused Sauce
- Quick Oven Meal
- Weeknight Chicken

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

Total: 1,200 calories

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