HONEY LEMON GINGER CHICKEN RECIPE

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INGREDIENTS

3 boneless chicken breasts, (about 1½ pounds)
salt and pepper
1 teaspoon olive oil
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
½ cup honey
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
zest from one lemon
1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons cornstarch

INSTRUCTIONS


  1. In a medium saucepan, add olive oil, minced garlic, and ginger. Sauté over medium heat for 2-3 minutes and add honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, apple cider vinegar, soy sauce, and cornstarch. 
  2. Bring to a boil and reduce to a simmer. 
  3. Let simmer and thicken while cooking chicken.
  4. Cut the chicken into bite sized pieces and add to a medium skillet.
  5.  Cook about 4-5 minutes until no longer pink in center and the outside is starting to brown. Add the sauce to the chicken and toss to coat.