Description
A delicious and easy one-pan meal featuring juicy honey lemon chicken and crispy, roasted potatoes. The perfect balance of sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, this dish is perfect for a wholesome weeknight dinner!
Ingredients
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- For the Chicken:
- 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or 4 chicken thighs)
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp garlic powder
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- For the Potatoes:
- 2 cups baby potatoes, halved
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
- 1/2 tsp paprika
- 1/2 tsp dried oregano
- For the Honey Lemon Sauce:
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 tbsp lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tsp lemon zest
- 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
- 1 tsp Dijon mustard
- 3 garlic cloves, minced
- 1 tbsp butter
- For Garnish (Optional):
- Fresh parsley, chopped
- Lemon slices
Instructions
- Preheat Oven & Prep Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Toss potatoes with olive oil, salt, black pepper, paprika, and oregano.
- Spread on a baking sheet and roast for 15 minutes.
- Sear the Chicken:
- While potatoes are roasting, season chicken with salt, black pepper, and garlic powder.
- Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat.
- Sear chicken for 3–4 minutes per side until golden brown.
- Prepare the Sauce:
- In a bowl, whisk together honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, chicken broth, Dijon mustard, and garlic.
- Combine & Bake:
- Remove potatoes from the oven, push them to one side, and place the seared chicken on the same baking sheet.
- Pour the honey lemon sauce over everything.
- Dot with butter and bake for 10–12 minutes until the chicken is fully cooked (internal temp 165°F / 75°C).
- Serve & Enjoy:
- Garnish with fresh parsley and lemon slices.
- Serve with a side of steamed greens, rice, or quinoa.
Notes
- Swap baby potatoes for sweet potatoes for a sweeter flavor.
- Add red pepper flakes for a spicy kick.
- Use chicken thighs for extra juiciness.
- Leftovers? Store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
- Details
Nutrition
- Calories: ~350 kcal
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 500mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 35g
- Cholesterol: 80mg
