Honey-Lemon Earl Grey Glazed Chicken
Juicy chicken breasts basted with a fragrant tea-infused glaze, featuring bright lemon and honey notes.
Cuisine: American
Category: Chicken
Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.
Serves 2.
Ingredients
- 1 lb chicken breasts
- 2 tbsp Earl Grey tea leaves
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 2 cloves, minced garlic
- 1 tbsp olive oil
- 1/4 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp black pepper
Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place 1 lb chicken breasts in a baking dish and season with 1/4 tsp salt and 1/4 tsp black pepper.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together 2 tbsp Earl Grey tea leaves, 1 tbsp honey, 1 tbsp lemon juice, and 2 minced garlic cloves until fully combined.
- Step 3: Brush the tea mixture evenly over the chicken breasts, ensuring full coverage. Drizzle with 1 tbsp olive oil to prevent drying.
- Step 4: Bake uncovered for 25 minutes, basting once with the pan juices after 15 minutes, until internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) and the glaze is caramelized and glossy.