Description
Easy Honey Glazed Chicken with Lemon and Olives is a delightful dish that brings together succulent chicken, a sweet and tangy honey glaze, zesty lemon, and briny olives. This recipe is perfect for cozy dinners, family gatherings, or impressing guests with minimal effort. Each bite is an explosion of flavor that will leave your taste buds craving more.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 2 fresh lemons (juiced)
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 3 cloves garlic (minced)
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Sear the chicken for 4-5 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Pour the glaze over the chicken and add olives, ensuring everything is well coated.
- Transfer the skillet to the oven and bake for 20-25 minutes until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 31g
- Sodium: 230mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 41g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 70mg