Honey Lemon Chicken Skillet: One skillet and a few ingredients you are left with a perfectly glazed chicken that is moist, tender and bursting with flavor.
People often give me the excuse that eating healthy takes too much time. It is NOT true.
I understand that if you eat at home it does in fact take a bit more time than ordering take-out, but it does not need to be complicated or time-consuming.
With meal planning and easy 30 minute meal recipes, you can have a dinner on the table that will please your family but only take you moments to prepare.
When dinner only takes one pan, like this Honey Glazed Chicken, even better!!
Honey Lemon Chicken
Honey Lemon Chicken Breasts is a simple dish that comes together in less than 20 minutes. Pair it with a kale salad or Instant Pot Baked Potatoes, dinner is done.
This one pot chicken skillet sings with lemon and honey. It is a meal that beats ANY take-out meal. And with one dish to clean up after dinner–there is NO excuse not to try this dinner out.
Notes on Honey Lemon Chicken Breasts
- I recommend using thin chicken breast cutlets for ease in this chicken skillet. However, chicken breast cutlets can be pricey. Make you own chicken cutlets, using a sharp fillet knife to slice the chicken breast horizontally into two even pieces and then pound with a meat mallet. For more help, watch the video on how to make chicken breast cutlets out of chicken breasts here.
- Because this honey lemon chicken recipe has very few ingredients it is important to use high quality ingredients for maximum flavor. Do not use jarred lemon juice–fresh lemon juice is a must for this chicken.
- The Dijon mustard adds a bit of rich depth to the honey lemon sauce, but if you don’t like mustard, feel free to leave it out.
Looking for more Gluten free Recipes–check out my collection of Easy 30 Minute Gluten-Free Meals.
Honey Lemon Chicken Recipe
Honey Lemon Chicken Skillet
Chicken Breasts are glazed in a honey lemon glaze, for a quick and healthy chicken skillet meal.
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast cutlets
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 1/2 teaspoon pepper
- 1/4 cup honey
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/2 cup chicken stock
- 1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
- 1 lemon sliced
- 1/4 cup chopped parsley (optional)
- 1 lemon sliced
Instructions
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Heat olive oil in large skillet over medium-high heat. Season chicken with salt and pepper.
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Sear chicken on both sides in skillet, for about 2-3 minutes per side. Remove to a plate.
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Whisk together the honey, lemon juice, chicken stock and Dijon together. Pour into skillet and whisk until boiling. Reduce to a low simmer and add chicken back in pan. Lay the lemon slices over the chicken, cover the skillet and let simmer for 10 mintues or until chicken is cooked through.
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Garnish with parsley and serve.
Rebecca @ Strength and Sunshine says
O YUM!! Honey lemon chicken sounds delicious!
Katie | Healthy Seasonal Recipes says
I love one pan dinners!! Quick, easy and delicious. So awesome that you can make a healthy and yummy dinner for your family in 20 minutes!
Kristen Chidsey says
Easy, healthy meals are my life saver!
Jessica @ A Kitchen Addiction says
Love easy meals like this! So perfect for busy weeknights!
Kristen Chidsey says
Easy meals are a MUST during the week.
Lucy says
Yum! I love the combo of honey and lime, and dinner salads are one of my favorite weeknight meals. Can’t wait to try this one out!
Kristen Chidsey says
Enjoy Lucy!
Cynthia | What A Girl Eats says
What a healthy and simple looking meal! Love the fresh flavors!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Cynthia!
Michelle says
That does look absolutely delicious! I agree eating healthy doesn’t necessarily take a lot of time, just some thoughtful planning. I cook plenty of healthy meals that my family loves. I’m excited to find a new one to try!
Kristen Chidsey says
Yes, planning helps tremendously in eating healthy at home! I hope you enjoy this meal!
Maria says
This is a beautiful dish! So healthy and amazing flavors!!
Kristen Chidsey says
Thanks Maria!
Katie says
Oh this looks so good I can’t wait to make this for my family!
Kristen Chidsey says
I hope they enjoy it as much as my family!
Mega says
Absolutely love this recipe. I let it cook a bit longer than directed and the juice turned in to a glazey sauce. Family loves it. Great for chicken and pork too!
Kristen Chidsey says
Great idea Mega to use for pork as well! Glad you and your family love this recipe
Deb @ Cooking on the Front Burner says
Kristin, I love any dish with lemons and this looks perfect for a weekday dinner. It was so nice meeting you at the airport. Your blog is great! Deb… love the colors 🙂
Kristen Chidsey says
Oh thank you Deb! It was so wonderful to meet you as well <3