Honey Lemon Chicken

Ingredients

  • 2 large chicken breasts (around 200g/7oz each), sliced in half to make 4 thin chicken breasts
  • 3 tsp plain (all-purpose) flour
  • ½ tsp salt
  • ½ tsp black pepper
  • ½ tsp paprika
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 120 ml (1/2 cup) chicken stock
  • 4 tbsp fresh lemon juice (juice from approx. 1.5 lemons)
  • 3 tsp honey
  • 1 lemon sliced into half-moon slices
  • 1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley

To Serve:

  • cooked rice spaghetti/linguine or orzo

Instructions 

  • Place the chicken breasts on a tray or board. Mix together the flour, salt, pepper, and paprika. Coat both sides of the chicken with the flour mixture.2 large chicken breasts,3 tbsp plain (all-purpose) flour,½ tsp salt,½ tsp black pepper,½ tsp paprika
  • Heat the oil and butter in a large frying pan over a medium-high heat, until the butter melts.1 tbsp olive oil,2 tbsp unsalted butter
  • Add the chicken to the pan and cook for 7-8 minutes, turning once, until both sides are golden brown.
  • Add the garlic, stir for 30 seconds (don’t let the garlic burn), then add the chicken stock, lemon juice, honey, and lemon slices.2 cloves garlic,120 ml (1/2 cup) chicken stock,4 tbsp fresh lemon juice,3 tbsp honey,1 lemon
  • Bring to the boil and simmer for 5 minutes, until the sauce is slightly reduced.
  • Sprinkle with fresh parsley and serve with rice or pasta.1 tbsp freshly chopped parsley,cooked rice

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