Description
Healthy Chinese Lemon Chicken is a vibrant and delicious dish that brings together tender chicken breasts and a zesty lemon sauce. Perfect for busy weeknights or impressing guests, this recipe is quick to prepare and bursting with flavor. The bright acidity of fresh lemons, combined with savory garlic and sweet honey, creates an irresistible balance that will have everyone at your table coming back for seconds. Serve it alongside steamed vegetables or fluffy rice for a complete meal that delights the senses.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- Juice and zest of 2 large fresh lemons
- 2 tbsp honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pat chicken breasts dry and season with salt and pepper.
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, lemon juice, minced garlic, and honey until smooth.
- Place chicken in a baking dish and pour half the sauce over it, coating well.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until cooked through.
- Drizzle remaining sauce over chicken; broil for an additional 3-5 minutes for caramelization.
- Serve garnished with chopped green onions or sesame seeds alongside rice or steamed vegetables.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 35 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 640mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 41g
- Cholesterol: 130mg