Honey-Lemon Glazed Chicken with Sautéed Spinach

By AislePrompt Editorial · Published 2026-06-30 · Updated 2026-06-30

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Glazed with a sweet and tangy honey-lemon sauce, served alongside vibrant sautéed spinach. This American-inspired chicken recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs chicken breasts, olive oil, garlic cloves for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 320 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.

Prep: 10 min Cook: 20 min Serves 4 American cuisine 320 cal/serving

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Ingredients

4 pieces (6 oz each) chicken breasts
3 tbsp olive oil
4 cloves, minced garlic cloves
3 tbsp honey
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp fresh lemon zest
8 cups baby spinach
1 tsp salt
1/2 tsp black pepper
1/4 tsp (optional) red pepper flakes

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Instructions

Step 1: Pat dry 4 chicken breasts (6 oz each) and season with 1 tsp salt and 1/2 tsp black pepper. Heat 2 tbsp olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add the chicken and cook for 6-7 minutes per side until golden brown and cooked through, internal temperature reaching 165°F. Remove chicken and set aside.
Step 2: In the same skillet, reduce heat to medium and add 4 minced garlic cloves, sautéing for 30 seconds until fragrant but not browned. Stir in 3 tbsp honey, 2 tbsp fresh lemon juice, and 1 tsp fresh lemon zest, simmering for 2 minutes until the glaze thickens and coats the pan.
Step 3: Return the chicken breasts to the skillet and spoon the honey-lemon glaze over them, cooking for 2 more minutes to infuse the flavors.
Step 4: While the glaze simmers, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in a separate pan over medium heat. Add 8 cups baby spinach and 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes (if using), sautéing for 3-4 minutes until the spinach is wilted and tender. Season with a pinch of salt.
Step 5: Plate the glazed chicken breasts alongside the sautéed spinach and drizzle any remaining glaze over the top before serving.