Best 3 Garlic Lemon Honey Chicken Recipes

Garlic lemon honey chicken is a delicious and flavorful dish that is perfect for any occasion. The combination of sweet, sour, and savory flavors creates a unique and tantalizing taste that will surely please everyone at the table. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a mouthwatering meal that will have your friends and family asking for seconds. Whether you are looking for a quick and easy weeknight meal or a special dish for a party, garlic lemon honey chicken is sure to be a hit.

Here are our top 3 tried and tested recipes!

HONEY-LEMON-GARLIC BRINED CHICKEN BREASTS

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These incredibly moist, juicy chicken breasts are brined in a mixture of honey, lemon and garlic, with sea salt, thyme and black pepper. Then they're baked and basted with more honey, lemon juice and pan juices to really bring out the flavor. Absolutely delicious! Prep time includes brining time.

Provided by EdsGirlAngie

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 13h54m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

3 -4 chicken breasts, bone-in,with skin
8 cups water
1/2 cup sea salt
1/3 cup honey
2 teaspoons dried thyme
4 cloves garlic, peeled and halved
1 teaspoon coarse grind black pepper
1/2 lemon, sliced thinly
4 -5 tablespoons honey
1/2 lemon, juice of
black pepper

Steps:

In a large plastic bag placed in a large, deep pot (a stockpot is good) combine the water, salt, honey, dried thyme, garlic halves, black pepper and sliced 1/2 lemon.
Add chicken breasts to brine and tie up bag tightly.
Allow chicken to brine in the refrigerator, covered, for at least 12 hours, preferably no more than 18 hours.
When brining time is up, remove chicken from brine (no need to rinse) and place in a baking dish.
Bake chicken, covered, in a 375 degree F oven for one hour.
After one hour, remove cover, sprinkle the juice of 1/2 lemon over chicken breasts; drizzle each chicken breast with just over a tablespoon of honey; gently spoon some pan juices over them, and season to taste with black pepper.
Return to oven for 20 more minutes, or until breasts are nicely browned a little.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 464.8, Fat 13.6, SaturatedFat 3.9, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 18712.6, Carbohydrate 59, Fiber 1.6, Sugar 54.1, Protein 31.1

SEARED LEMON CHICKEN WITH GARLIC, HONEY & BALSAMIC VINEGAR

Seared Lemon Chicken With Garlic, Honey & Balsamic Vinegar image

A tasty, lemony, low fat dish. Needs to be marinated for 30 minutes. Accompany with rice and a green vegetable.

Provided by Carolyn Jay

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 (100 g) boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 garlic cloves, peeled & crushed
1 teaspoon honey
1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
2 tablespoons olive oil
2 tablespoons chopped fresh parsley or 2 tablespoons basil
1 lemon, zest of, plus
1 lemon, to garnish

Steps:

Place the chicken breasts side by side in a shallow dish. Mix together the lemon juice, garlic, honey, balsamic vinegar, 1 tbsp olive oil & 1 tbsp chopped parsley and pour over the chicken. Turn the breasts over until well coated. Leave in the fridge to marinate for 30 minutes.
Brush a non stick griddle pan with the remaining oil and heat until very hot. Lift the chicken breasts from the dish (reserve the marinade) and add them to the pan.
Sear quickly for 1-2 minutes on each side until the chicken browns, lower the heat and cook for about 10 minutes or until the chicken is done, turning the breasts over once or twice.
Pour the reserved marinade over the chicken, remove from the pan and arrange on serving plates. Grate over the lemon zest and scatter with the rest of the parsley. Cut the lemon into wedges and serve with the chicken.

GARLIC, LEMON & HONEY CHICKEN

Garlic, Lemon & Honey Chicken image

Before this recipe, I had never thought to try these trio of ingredients together with chicken. I haven't tried it yet, but I can't wait to. Let me know what you think!

Provided by ladywisconsin

Categories Lunch/Snacks

Time 55m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

1 garlic clove, minced
1 cup white wine or 1 cup chicken broth
1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
1/4 cup oil, divided
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/2 cup flour
salt and pepper
1/4 cup honey

Steps:

Combine the garlic, wine, Worcestershire sauce, 1 Tbs of the oil, and lemon juice and marinate the chicken for at least 15 minutes, preferably a bit longer and up to 1 day.
Heat the remaining oil or a mixture of oil and butter in a large skillet. Mix together the flour, salt and pepper in a shallow pie pan or something similar. Take the chicken from the marinade (but save the marinade!) and dredge it in the flour mix. Saute the chicken in the oil/butter mix until browned on all sides, about 8-10 minutes.
Mix the honey in with the marinade. Pour this over the chicken, cover, and simmer 20-25 minutes, until the chicken is done.
Serve over pasta or rice for a more filling meal.

Tips:

Choose the right chicken: For best results, use boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs. You can also use bone-in chicken, but you'll need to increase the cooking time.
Don't overcrowd the pan: When searing the chicken, don't overcrowd the pan. This will prevent the chicken from cooking evenly.
Use a good quality honey: The honey you use will make a big difference in the flavor of the dish. Choose a honey that is dark and flavorful.
Don't overcook the chicken: Chicken is best when it is cooked to an internal temperature of 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
Serve immediately: Garlic lemon honey chicken is best served immediately after it is cooked. The chicken will become tough if it is allowed to sit for too long.

Conclusion:

Garlic lemon honey chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is sweet and tangy. This dish is sure to please the whole family.