Crispy Lemon Garlic Chicken with Honey Drizzle

Ingredients

- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1 cup breadcrumbs
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup extra virgin olive oil (EVOO)
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 2 slices whole wheat bread
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 lemon, juiced and zested

Instructions

1. Prepare the Breadcrumb Mixture:
- Roughly tear 2 slices of whole wheat bread and place them into a food processor. Pulse until they become fine breadcrumbs.
- In a large bowl, combine the fresh breadcrumbs, store-bought breadcrumbs, minced garlic, salt, and lemon zest. Stir well to mix evenly.

2. Prep the Chicken:
- Rinse the chicken breasts under cold water and pat dry with paper towels.
- Using a sharp knife, butterfly each chicken breast by slicing it in half horizontally, making sure not to cut all the way through. Open the chicken breast like a book.

3. Coat the Chicken:
- Heat 2 tablespoons of extra virgin olive oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Take each butterflied chicken breast and coat it evenly with the breadcrumb mixture. Press firmly to ensure adherence.

4. Cook the Chicken:
- Once the oil is hot (but not smoking), carefully place the chicken breasts into the skillet.
- Cook each side for about 5 minutes until the breadcrumbs are golden brown and the chicken is cooked through.
- Use a meat thermometer to ensure the internal temperature has reached 165°F (74°C) for safety.

5. Prepare the Honey Lemon Drizzle:
- In a small bowl, combine the lemon juice with honey and whisk until well blended.

6. Serve:
- Remove the chicken from the skillet and transfer to a paper towel-lined plate to absorb any excess oil.
- Drizzle the honey lemon mixture over each piece of chicken just before serving.
- Garnish with a sprig or two of your favorite herb if desired for a pop of color and freshness.

Total Time

PT35M
35 minutes

Type of Dish

Dinner

Keywords

Chicken dinner, Lemon garlic chicken, Pan-fried chicken, Honey drizzle, Easy gourmet recipe, Weeknight dinner, Savory chicken dish, Quick chicken recipe, Flavorful chicken, Crispy chicken

Recipe Yield

Feeds 4 adults

Calories

The entire dish contains approximately 1840 calories.

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