Honey Garlic Lemon Chicken with Zucchini
Honey Garlic Lemon Chicken with Zucchini is a simple, flavorful dish featuring pan-fried chicken and sautéed zucchini in a zesty honey garlic lemon sauce. The chicken is coated in a seasoned flour mixture, then everything is drizzled with the homemade glaze for a perfect blend of sweet and tangy. It's an easy yet impressive meal ideal for both weeknights and special occasions.
Servings: 2 portions
Calories: 847kcal
Equipment
- Large Cast Iron Pan (we like a 12 inch)
Ingredients
Proteins:
- 2 chicken breasts
Vegetables:
- 1 zucchini squash cut into rounds and then quartered
- 1 fresh lemon for zest and juice
- Sliced fresh lemon optional for serving
Pantry Items:
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
- 1/2 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons soy sauce
Spices:
- 1 teaspoon lemon pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
Dairy:
- 2 tablespoons butter
Instructions
- Prepare the Skillet: Heat 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a skillet over medium-high heat until hot.
- Coat the Chicken: Mix together 1/4 cup all-purpose flour, 1 teaspoon lemon pepper, 1/2 teaspoon salt, and 1/2 teaspoon paprika in a shallow dish. Dredge each chicken breast in the flour mixture, ensuring an even coating on both sides.
- Fry the Chicken: Place the coated chicken breasts in the hot oil and fry for about 6-8 minutes per side, until well browned.
- Make the Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together 1/2 cup honey, the zest and juice of 1 fresh lemon, 2 tablespoons minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons soy sauce. Set this honey garlic sauce aside.
- Cook the Zucchini: Add the quartered zucchini rounds and 2 tablespoons butter to the skillet, positioning them around the chicken. Continue to cook over medium heat for 3-4 minutes.
- Add the Sauce: Reduce the heat to low and pour the honey garlic sauce over the chicken and zucchini. Let everything heat together for 1 minute.
- Serve: Remove the skillet from the heat. Serve the chicken and zucchini hot, garnished with sliced lemon if desired.
Notes
This dish can be served over rice.
Chicken needs to be cooked to an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) to ensure it is safe to eat. This temperature kills any harmful bacteria that might be present, such as Salmonella and Campylobacter. It's important to use a meat thermometer to check the thickest part of the chicken breast to get an accurate reading. Once the chicken reaches this temperature, it's safe to consume.
Nutrition
Serving: 1portion | Calories: 847kcal