Creamy Honey Chicken
A versatile, tasty protein that is both easy to make and delicious. This dish combines the sweetness of honey with the richness of cream to create a creamy and flavorful sauce that complements the tender chicken perfectly.
Ingredients
For marinating
- 4 medium chicken breast boneless, skinless
- 4 tbsp olive oil divided
- 4 medium garlic cloves minced, divided
- 1 tbsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp crushed pepper optional
- 2 tbsp lemon juice fresh
- 1/2 tsp basil
- 1 tsp onion powder
- 1 tsp salt or to taste
- black pepper to taste
Final Step
- 1/2 cup half-and-half cream
- 3 tbsp honey
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/4 tsp crushed pepper
- 1/2 tsp fresh parsley chopped, for garnishing
- 1/2 small lemon for final step, optional
Instructions
- Place chicken in a bowl and add the olive oil, half of the garlic, paprika, crushed pepper, basil, onion powder, salt, black pepper, and lemon juice. Mix well, cover and marinate for at least an hour
- Heat the olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken breasts and cook for 6-7 minutes on each side or until they are golden brown and cooked through. Remove the chicken breasts from the skillet and set them aside on a plate. If not cooked through, you can toss it in the oven at 375 degrees for 10-15 minutes depending on thickness to finish cooking. Ensure it doesn't stay longer as it will make the chicken tough.
- In a smaller saucepan, transfer the cooking oil from the cooked chicken then add the rest of the garlic, followed by the paprika, and crushed pepper. Add the cream and honey and stir to combine.
- Reduce the heat to medium and cook the sauce until it thickens
- Serve the chicken breasts and spoon the sauce over them. Squeeze lemon juice on top and sprinkle with chopped parsley, if desired.
- Serve the creamy honey chicken hot over Cooked Rice or Mashed Potatoes with a side of Roasted Brussels Sprouts.
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Notes
Please note that the nutritional information is a rough estimate and can vary significantly based on the products used in the recipe
Nutrition
Calories: 466kcalCarbohydrates: 19gProtein: 50gFat: 24gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 13gTrans Fat: 0.03gCholesterol: 156mgSodium: 879mgPotassium: 982mgFiber: 1gSugar: 15gVitamin A: 1261IUVitamin C: 14mgCalcium: 64mgIron: 2mg
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