Description
Warm, buttery chicken glazed with honey, zesty lemon, and briny olives makes for a delightful meal that will transform your cozy dinners into memorable feasts. This Easy Honey Glazed Chicken with Lemon and Olives is not only a flavor sensation but also a simple yet elegant dish that brightens any table. Whether it’s a family gathering or a special occasion, this recipe promises to impress with its vibrant colors and harmonious flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 1/2 cup pure honey
- 1/4 cup freshly squeezed lemon juice
- 1/2 cup pitted green olives
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp extra virgin olive oil
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (parsley or thyme) for garnish
Instructions
- Pat the chicken breasts dry with paper towels to ensure golden browning.
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, minced garlic, salt, and pepper until smooth.
- Heat olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and sear for about 5 minutes on each side until golden brown.
- Pour the honey-lemon mixture around the chicken and add pitted olives. Gently stir and let simmer on medium-low heat for about 10 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
- Remove from heat, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve hot over rice or pasta.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Cooking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 25g
- Sodium: 420mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 21g
- Cholesterol: 85mg