Baked Honey Lemon Chicken bursting with sweet honey and fresh lemon flavors, and baked for a healthier twist is the epitome of modern comfort food. Refreshing tangy and delicious, it’s amazing over steamed rice!
It’s just G and me at home now yet deciding what to eat on a daily basis can still be a battle of wills. We both share an appetite for great food but our tastes can’t be more different.
While I adore seafood in any form, he won’t touch anything from the sea with a ten-foot pole. And while he’s happiest with a thick slab of rib eye done rare, I won’t have any of that bloody gore.
One thing we can both agree on, however, is our love for chicken. Stew it, roast it, bread it, grill it, fry it, bake it, it’s always our favorite answer to “what’s for dinner?”. Any way you cook chicken, it makes a satisfying and comforting dinner meal.
A good source of protein and lean in fat, quick and easy to prepare, and with a bland and uniform texture that lends well to various applications, chicken has become America’s most popular meat.
However, not all things in life are made equal. There’s chicken, and then there’s Foster Farms Simply Raised chicken.
As we all know, great food starts with fresh ingredients. And with their birds locally grown and raised right here in California, Foster Farms Simply Raised fresh chicken guarantees what you get is Always Fresh. The faster the chicken travels from farm to table, the better the quality and the fewer the risks of improper handling.
You’ll feel good knowing the food you share with your family are healthy, delicious, and distributed with no antibiotics ever!
Foster Farms Simply Raised fresh chicken is redefining what it means to get comfortable with your food again through quick and easy New Comfort Food recipes. Using mostly local, seasonal ingredients and encouraging quick, easy and fast prep time, classic favorites are given a modern, healthy twist.
Of course, you can start your road to simple, fast and accessible dinner meals with our very own baked honey lemon chicken. 🙂
But first, a few notes on how to recreate this baked honey lemon chicken with delicious success:
- I used half-breasts with ribs instead of boneless chicken breasts or fillets. It might prove a little trickier and time-consuming if you’re feeding a crowd but for a regular family dinner, deboning a couple of pieces shouldn’t be much work. My thought is, why pay more for boneless, skinless chicken breasts or tenders when you’re going to cut them into cubes anyway? Even with the discarded bones and skin, half-breasts with ribs still cost less pound per pound. Besides, the bone scraps can be saved and made into chicken stock for future use. Win, win!
- For chicken nuggets that are light and airy instead of dense and eggy, I used egg whites and cornstarch to coat the pieces.
- Baking the breaded chicken is definitely healthier but require a few tricks to come out as deliciously crisp as when deep-fried. For maximum crunch, don’t overcrowd the baking pan and adequately space out the chicken pieces. Make sure to bake at a high temperature (400 F) so the breading crisps up and develops a golden brown without overcooking the chicken.
- Please do not be tempted to use bottled lemon juice for the honey lemon sauce. Although more convenient, its flavor just can’t equal that of freshly-squeezed. To get the most juice from your citrus fruits, make sure they’re at room temperature and roll them a few times on a flat surface to soften before juicing.
Guys, let’s talk honey lemon sauce for a quick minute. The moist and flavorful chicken pieces are without a doubt the star of the show but the sauce makes them shine! Perfectly sweet and tangy, it’s made for spooning over generous heaps of steamed rice.
I hope you give this baked honey lemon chicken a spin tonight and please check out Foster Farms Simply Raised fresh chicken for more delicious ideas. Remember to use their coupon for additional savings!
Baked Honey Lemon Chicken bursting with sweet honey and fresh lemon flavors, and baked for a healthier twist is the epitome of modern comfort food. Refreshing tangy and delicious, it’s amazing over steamed rice!
- 2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts (or about 2 1/2 pounds half breasts with ribs)
- 2 egg whites
- 1 cup cornstarch
- teaspoon ½ salt
- 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
- 2 cloves garlic, grated
- 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
- zest of 1 lemon
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
- sesame seeds
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Trim chicken of any excess fat. Wash and drain well. Cut into 1-inch pieces. If using with ribs, debone and remove skin.
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In a bowl, whisk egg whites until frothy.
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In a plate, combine cornstarch and salt. Stir until well-dispersed.
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Dip chicken in egg and then dredge in cornstarch to fully coat. Arrange in a single layer on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Do not overcrowd the pan.
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Bake chicken in a 400 F oven for about 10 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned and cooked through. Remove from heat and keep warm.
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In a wide pan, combine ingredients for the honey lemon sauce: lemon juice, honey, soy sauce, garlic, ground ginger, lemon zest, cornstarch, and sesame oil. Stir until smooth. Over medium heat, cook for about 2 to 3 minutes or until sauce begins to bubble and thicken. Add chicken pieces and gently toss to coat with sauce.
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Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
This looks really yummy. I am going to have to try this one day. Thanks a ton for sharing.
This looks super delicious! We are huge lovers of chicken in my house and so this new way to make it is perfect.
Chicken is something everyone in my family really enjoy! We love trying new ways to cook it and I know they would enjoy this baked lemon chicken recipe!
Honey and lemon always tastes so nice in my tea so I imagine it would taste so good with some Quorn chicken, yum!
oh wow, we are also chicken fans, and anything with a thick yummy sauce that can be poured over some rice, is exactly up my alley. I will add that to my menu plans for this week. Thanks
Wow! That looks delicious. Lemon chicken is a favorite! I need to try this out.
Thanks, Doran. Enjoy!
Omg I love the fact that this is baked but doesn’t look dry at all!
Love,
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I’ve had honey chicken. I’ve had lemon pepper chicken. But I’ve never had honey lemon chicken. Sounds interesting!
Omg can we say yum?!?! I must give your recipe a try!!!!
Thanks, Courtney 🙂
This is one of my favorite dishes but I’ve never made it myself. How I have the recipe. Yay!
Now you can make it a home with ease 🙂
This looks delicious. I can’t believe it’s baked, I always stir fry chicken like this, but baking is so much healthier.
Well, I wasn’t hungry until I came to your site! Now I am starving!! This looks so yummy!!
Happens to me when I visit my favorite recipe blogs. Ruins my diet for sure 🙂
Wow! Your photos look so mouth-watering and it looks like it came out of the magazine. Anyway, with regards the recipe, it looks awesome to make. I think the honey lemon sauce will also work with pork too. I love this.
Awww, thank you, Me-ann. You made my day. And yes, pork will work well this recipe, too. 🙂
This looks like a recipe my family would love. My kids love to try new chicken recipes, will give this one a try.
I like this chicken brand, I am a little bit worried when it comes to chickens. Sounds a nice recipe.
Yes, Foster Farms gives us peace of mind knowing the chicken we serve our family is always fresh and antibiotic free.
My son loves chicken and I want to make something special for him. this sounds a nice recipe.
Love it! Doesn’t look hard and organic too!
It’s pretty easy to make and yes, fresh, quality chicken makes it better. 🙂
This is really a nice recipe; unfortunately, I am a vegan 😛 However, I will try to look for a substitute. Any suggestions?
Crisp tofu cubes will be great with this sauce 🙂
It looks so yum! Can’t wait to try it! Thanks for sharing the recipe with us!
You’re welcome 🙂
OMG take me to heaven right now! those photos are so damn mouth watering i just want to reach in and taste em haha
Honey and lemon are two things that I mostly want with a seasonal chicken dinner and this recipe fits the bill. I haven’t got any luck finding Foster Farms products from my local grocery but I will keep them in mind for this recipe.
The lemony sauce would be so light and yummy! I don’t mind doing the deboning either. Great suggestion!
This looks absolutely amazing! I need to try making this!
Thanks, Mary. I hope you enjoy it. 🙂
This is all what I need. I love chicken and this lemon sauce is sick! I will definitely try it this Sunday for friends. Thank you!
Oh my goodness! I’m going to make this baked honey lemon chicken today! Bookmarked these.
Thanks, Nicole 🙂
Oh my goodness! This chicken looks delicious. I know my family will love it 🙂
I am sure they will 🙂
This sounds drop dead delicious! I have to try it out… Even tho I’m not so sure my family will like it ….
I usually deep fry the chicken pieces, so your recipe is new for me. I will try baking the chicken next time for less grease, Adding sesame seeds made the dish more interesting too.
I usually deep-fry, too, and I was pleasantly surprised how equally delicious the baked pieces came out. 🙂
I love that it’s baked and not fried! It definitely has less oil and is a lot healthier. I love the flavor combination of chicken and lemon!
oh goodness this looks yummy! I will definitely have to try this!
Thanks, Samantha 🙂
Oh my God, looks amazing and my mouth is watering, I think I’m making this tonight
This sounds great. I will cook this soon and pair it up with Chinese fried rice. My husband loves it.
This looks absolutely delicious and is one of my family’s favorite restaurant dishes. Not that hard, it seems.
Not difficult to make at all 🙂
This recipe sounds delicious. I’m also more conscious of the foods I buy, especially the meats and dairy products. I don’t think animals should be tortured or treated inhumanely just because we eat them. I also want my food to be food.
This looks so yummy! I shared it on my facebook page…and I’m pleasantly surprised how easy it will be to make gluten free- just need to use tamari! I can’t wait to try it!
Gosh, I’d love to try making this with the Foster Farms Simply Raised Chicken. Those flavors sound amazing.
This looks so yummy! Going to have to give it a try.
This looks so good! I love that you added sesame seeds to the recipe!
Yes, the sesame seeds add a pop of color and texture 🙂
We also LOVE chicken! I am so glad you shared this because I get tired of the same old chicken recipes that I have.
I know what you mean. We eat chicken almost every day and it gets boring doing the same recipe over and over.
This looks like a very delicious recipe that is easy to make! My mother in law has been looking for easy meals that she can prepare for her and my father in law! Going to share!
This looks so yummy! My boys would love this for dinner
I don’t cook often, but this is one I think I will have to try because I think the kids would love this. We love orange chicken.. but honey lemon sounds delish!
Wow!! Finally a tasty and healthy chicken recipe!! I have been on a lookout for one, for so long!! Going to try it soon….
Yummyy!!! This recipe looks really delicious, I have to try it soon. My husband will love it.
I hope you give it try. I am sure hubby will love it, mine gobbled every last bite 🙂
This looks so good! I am going to try it and I’ll let you know what I think!
Yes, please, let me know how it turned out 🙂
That looks so good and easy to make. This would be great when we are on the go
Why did I read and look at this when there is an hour to go till lunch?! ? It looks so amazing i am definitely saving this in my pins and making it soon. Thank you for sharing ???
I could use some chicken in my mouth right now!
This looks like a delicious supper and it is so great that the chicken is clearly labeled antibiotic free
My family is big on chicken too. This dish sounds really good.
Thanks, Rosie. I hope you give it a try, I am sure the family will enjoy it 🙂