Healthy Honey Lemon Chicken for Meal Prep
This honey lemon chicken recipe features tender chicken in a bright, sticky-sweet lemon glaze. Quick, flavorful, and ready in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
Scale
1½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
1 tbsp cornstarch
1½ tbsp olive oil
¼ cup honey
2 tbsp fresh lemon juice
1 tsp lemon zest
2 tsp soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 tsp cornstarch + 2 tbsp water (for slurry)
Salt and pepper to taste
Optional garnish: lemon slices, parsley, sesame seeds
Instructions
- Season chicken with salt and pepper. Toss with 1 tbsp cornstarch.
- Heat oil in skillet over medium-high heat. Sear chicken 3–4 minutes per side. Remove and set aside.
- In a bowl, whisk honey, lemon juice, zest, soy sauce, garlic, and cornstarch slurry.
- Pour sauce into skillet and cook 1–2 minutes until thickened.
- Return chicken to pan and toss to coat in glaze. Simmer 2 minutes.
- Serve hot with rice or vegetables. Garnish if desired.
Notes
Use fresh lemon juice for best flavor. Double the sauce if serving over rice or noodles.