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Honey Garlic Lemon Pepper Chicken Thighs Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 2 servings 1x
  • Category: Main-course
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Halal

Description

Succulent boneless skinless chicken thighs are seasoned with lemon pepper, seared to perfection, and simmered in a sweet, tangy honey lemon garlic sauce for a vibrant, flavorful main-course. Quick and easy, this recipe delivers a perfect balance of zing and savory notes that’s sure to wow your palate.

Ingredients

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For the Chicken

  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken thighs
  • Salt and pepper, to taste
  • Lemon pepper seasoning, to taste
  • 5 slices of lemon

For the Sauce

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 teaspoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • Juice of half a lemon

For Cooking

  • Cooking oil, as needed

Instructions

  1. Mix the Sauce: In a small bowl, whisk together the honey, soy sauce, minced garlic, lemon pepper seasoning, and the juice of half a lemon until well combined. Set this sauce aside for later.
  2. Season and Brown the Chicken: Heat cooking oil in a medium skillet over medium-high heat. While the oil heats up, pat the chicken thighs dry and season one side generously with salt and lemon pepper seasoning. Place the chicken in the skillet, seasoned side down, then season the other side. Sear the chicken until golden brown on both sides and nearly cooked through (about 90%).
  3. Add Lemons and Sauce: When the chicken is almost done, reduce the heat to medium-low. Add lemon slices to the skillet, then pour in the prepared sauce. Turn the heat back up to medium until the sauce starts bubbling. Let it simmer for about 5 minutes, spooning sauce over the chicken to baste and glaze it.
  4. Finish and Serve: After the sauce has thickened and the chicken is cooked through, remove the skillet from the heat. Allow the sauce to cool slightly, then spoon additional sauce over the chicken before serving. Remove lemon slices before plating and enjoy!

Notes

  • Use freshly squeezed lemon juice for the best flavor.
  • You may substitute bone-in chicken thighs—adjust cook time as needed.
  • Remove lemon slices before serving to prevent bitterness.
  • Serve with steamed rice or roasted vegetables for a complete meal.
  • Leftover sauce makes a great glaze for other proteins.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1/2 recipe (about 1/2 lb chicken with sauce)
  • Calories: 380
  • Sugar: 29g
  • Sodium: 1120mg
  • Fat: 10g
  • Saturated Fat: 2g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 7g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 39g
  • Fiber: 0.5g
  • Protein: 33g
  • Cholesterol: 140mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/honey-garlic-lemon-pepper-chicken-thighs-recipe/