Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken (Print Version)
# Ingredients:
→ Poultry
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3 skinless chicken breasts, cut into strips
→ Coating
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1 cup cornstarch
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1 teaspoon garlic powder
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1 teaspoon black pepper
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Salt, to taste
→ Glaze
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1 cup honey
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2/3 cup soy sauce
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1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
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1/4 cup rice vinegar
→ Cooking and aromatics
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3 tablespoons unsalted butter
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4 cloves garlic, minced
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3 tablespoons vegetable oil
# Instructions:
01 -
Cut chicken breasts into uniform strips for even cooking.
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In a medium bowl, combine cornstarch, garlic powder, black pepper, and salt. Toss chicken strips in the mixture until fully coated.
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Heat vegetable oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add coated chicken strips and cook until golden brown on both sides.
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Reduce heat to medium, add butter to the skillet, and melt completely. Add minced garlic and sauté for 1 minute until fragrant.
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In a small bowl, whisk together honey, soy sauce, lemon juice, and rice vinegar until well combined. Set aside.
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Pour the honey glaze mixture into the skillet over the chicken. Cook, stirring and spooning glaze over chicken, until sauce thickens and strips are cooked through.
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Arrange glazed chicken strips on plates and serve hot, ideally over steamed rice.
# Notes:
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For optimal results, use freshly squeezed lemon juice to enhance the glaze's brightness.
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Continuously spoon the glaze over chicken during simmering for a glossy coating.
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Nutritional values may vary depending on ingredient brands and portion sizes.