Honey-Glazed Lemon Chicken

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-04-06 · Updated 2026-04-06

Baked in a sweet-tangy honey-lemon glaze with garlic and herbs, perfect for a weeknight dinner. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, lemon for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 350 calories and feeds 4, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Ingredients

• 1 lb chicken breasts
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 1 lemon
• 3 tbsp honey
• 2 cloves garlic
• 1 tsp Dijon mustard
• 1/2 tsp dried thyme
• 1/4 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper

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Instructions

1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F. Pat 1 lb chicken breasts dry with paper towels and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper on both sides.
2. Step 2: Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in an oven-safe skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken breasts and cook for 3 minutes per side until golden brown, then transfer skillet to oven.
3. Step 3: Zest 1 lemon and squeeze juice from half. In a small bowl, whisk together 3 tbsp honey, 1 tsp Dijon mustard, 2 minced garlic cloves, 1/2 tsp dried thyme, lemon zest, and lemon juice.
4. Step 4: Pour honey-lemon mixture evenly over chicken in skillet and bake for 15-18 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F and sauce bubbles gently.
5. Step 5: Let rest for 5 minutes, then slice chicken and drizzle with pan sauce before serving.