Chicken Breasts with Lavender and Honey Glaze
Elevate your weeknight dinners with this exquisite Chicken Breasts with Lavender and Honey Glaze recipe—a perfect harmony of sweet, herbal, and savory notes. Tender, golden-seared chicken breasts are bathed in a luxurious glaze made with fragrant dried culinary lavender, rich honey, and a splash of zesty lemon juice. The addition of fresh thyme and garlic infuses every bite with a delightful aromatic depth, while a quick deglaze with chicken broth ensures a velvety finish. This easy-to-follow dish transitions effortlessly from stovetop to oven, resulting in perfectly juicy chicken with a glossy, caramelized glaze. Pair this elegant entrée with roasted vegetables or a crisp salad for an unforgettable meal. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or treating yourself to something special, this lavender and honey-infused recipe is sure to impress!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces chicken breasts
- 1 teaspoon dried culinary lavender
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 3 cloves garlic cloves, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 0.5 teaspoon black pepper
- 1 tablespoon unsalted butter
- 0.5 cup chicken broth
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Season the chicken breasts on both sides with salt and black pepper.
In a small bowl, mix the honey, lemon juice, and dried lavender. Stir well to allow the lavender to infuse into the honey mixture.
Heat a large oven-safe skillet over medium heat and add the olive oil. Once the oil is hot, add the chicken breasts and sear for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown. Remove from the skillet and set aside.
In the same skillet, reduce the heat to medium-low and melt the butter. Add the minced garlic and sauté for about 1 minute until fragrant.
Deglaze the skillet by adding the chicken broth, scraping up any browned bits from the bottom. Let it simmer for 2 minutes.
Add the honey-lavender mixture and fresh thyme to the skillet. Stir well to combine.
Return the seared chicken breasts to the skillet, spooning the glaze over them.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
Once done, remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes. Spoon additional glaze from the skillet over the chicken before serving.
Serve warm with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or a fresh green salad.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
1715 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 65.0 g | 83% | |
| Saturated Fat | 18.2 g | 91% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 2.7 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 603 mg | 201% | |
| Sodium | 3153 mg | 137% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 58.6 g | 21% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.9 g | 3% | |
| Total Sugars | 52.6 g | ||
| Protein | 216.5 g | 433% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 110 mg | 8% | |
| Iron | 6.2 mg | 34% | |
| Potassium | 234 mg | 5% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
