Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken
This Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken is such a simple recipe, but tastes so amazing! It's a great way to uses pantry ingredients in a new way for a quick dinner. It starts with lemon pepper for a peppery, citrus, tangy flavor. Then honey brings delightful sweetness and garlic gives the aromatic backdrop. Finally, Dendê Oil, a traditional oil in Brazil, brings the beautiful yellow-orange color and unique flavor. (You can use Olive oil instead.)
Servings 4 servings
Ingredients
- 3 tablespoon Honey
- 1 tablespoon Water
- 1 tablespoon Dende Oil or Olive Oil
- 1 teaspoon Garlic Minced (1 clove)
- 1 tablespoon Lemon Pepper Seasoning
- 16 oz Chicken Breasts
- 1 tablespoon Extra Virgin Olive Oil
- Fresh Cilantro for garnish optional
Instructions
- Cut the chicken breasts into bite size pieces.
- In a storage bag or storage container, mix together the honey, water, minced garlic, and lemon pepper. Once the marinade is mixed, add the raw chicken breasts and toss to coat.
- You can marinate the chicken for 1 hour up to 8 hours.
- Preheat a skillet on high and add Olive Oil. Add the chicken breasts to the hot skillet. Sear for 2-3 minutes until the the chicken starts to brown. Then flip the chicken and cook for another 2-3 minutes until no longer pink in the center. That's it! Serve with rice, pasta, potatoes, or just enjoy.