Description
A flavorful, high-protein chicken dish coated in a tangy, sticky lemon pepper glaze that’s both light and delicious.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts
- 2 Tablespoons Olive Oil
- 2 Tablespoons Lemon Juice
- 1 Teaspoon Lemon Zest
- 1 Teaspoon Black Pepper
- 1 Teaspoon Garlic Powder
- 1 Tablespoon Honey or Low-Calorie Sweetener
- Salt to Taste
- Fresh Parsley for Garnish (Optional)
Instructions
- Prep Your Chicken: Start by patting your chicken breasts dry with paper towels. Season each side with salt, pepper, and garlic powder.
- Marinate the Chicken: In a small bowl, whisk together olive oil, lemon juice, lemon zest, and honey. Pour this over the chicken and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Heat the Pan: Heat a large skillet over medium-high heat and add a drizzle of olive oil.
- Cook the Chicken: Transfer the marinated chicken to the skillet, searing for 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through.
- Make the Glaze: Remove the chicken from the skillet, pour in any leftover marinade, and let it simmer until slightly thickened.
- Combine: Return the chicken to the skillet and coat it in the glaze, cooking for an additional minute.
- Plate and Garnish: Plate the chicken, drizzle with remaining sauce, and sprinkle with fresh parsley.
Notes
Consider serving with quinoa or roasted veggies for a complete meal. Experiment with different herbs and spices to customize the flavor!
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: sticky chicken, lemon pepper, high protein recipe, low calorie meals, healthy chicken dish