Honey-Lemon Chicken takes some patience to make, as it needs time to absorb the wonderful and bright marinade. But the rewards must be tasted to be believed! The coating on these savory, juicy chicken breasts is sweet, tangy, and with just a touch of heat; in other words, it’s delectable! Honey-Lemon Chicken is easy to make and easy to love!
Ingredients
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup lemon juice
- 2 teaspoons rosemary
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, crushed
- 6 chicken breasts, boneless and skinless
Directions
Step 1 –In a medium bowl, combine the honey, lemon juice, rosemary, and red pepper flakes. Mix well.
Step 2 –Put the chicken in a walled pan or ziplock bag.
Step 3 –Pour the sauce over the chicken, moving the chicken about to ensure every part of the chicken is exposed to the marinade.
Step 4 –Marinate the chicken in the fridge for at least 4 hours.
Step 5 –Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.
Step 6 –Grease a 9×13-inch baking dish.
Step 7 –Remove the chicken from the marinade.
Step 8 –Place the chicken in the prepared baking dish.
Step 9 –Bake the chicken until the internal temperature reaches 165 F, about 1 hour.
Step 10 –As it cooks, continue to baste the chicken with the remaining marinade.
Step 11 –Remove the chicken from the heat.
Step 12 –Serve!
