Easy Lemon Ginger Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this **Easy Lemon Ginger Chicken**, a zesty, flavor-packed dish that’s ready in under an hour! Featuring tender, marinated chicken breasts infused with fresh lemon juice, aromatic ginger, and a hint of garlic, this recipe strikes the perfect balance between tangy, savory, and subtly sweet thanks to a touch of honey and soy sauce. The chicken is seared to golden perfection in a skillet, locking in all those vibrant flavors, and garnished with sliced green onions and optional sesame seeds for a pop of color and texture. Perfectly suited for pairing with fluffy rice, steamed veggies, or a crisp salad, this versatile recipe is as healthy as it is satisfying. Whether you're meal prepping or cooking for the family, this quick and easy chicken recipe is sure to become a staple on your dinner table.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces (about 1.5 pounds) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.25 cup lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 2 teaspoons (grated) fresh ginger
- 2 cloves (minced) garlic cloves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 0.5 teaspoon salt
- 0.25 teaspoon black pepper
- 2 stalks (sliced for garnish) green onions
- 1 teaspoon (optional, for garnish) sesame seeds
Instructions
Place the chicken breasts between two sheets of plastic wrap and pound them to an even thickness, about 1/2 inch thick, to ensure even cooking.
In a small bowl, whisk together the lemon juice, lemon zest, grated ginger, minced garlic, honey, soy sauce, olive oil, salt, and black pepper to create the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or shallow dish and pour the marinade over them, ensuring they are evenly coated. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and allow the chicken to marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours for enhanced flavor.
Preheat a large skillet over medium heat. Add a drizzle of olive oil to the skillet to prevent sticking.
Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing any excess to drip off, and place the chicken breasts in the skillet. Discard the remaining marinade.
Cook the chicken for 6-7 minutes on one side without moving it, to allow a nice golden-brown sear to develop.
Flip the chicken and continue cooking for another 6-7 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C). Adjust the heat as necessary to prevent burning.
Once fully cooked, remove the chicken from the skillet and let it rest on a plate for 5 minutes to allow the juices to redistribute.
Garnish the chicken with sliced green onions and sesame seeds (if using) before serving.
Serve warm alongside cooked rice, steamed vegetables, or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
4872 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 127.9 g | 164% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.8 g | 159% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 3.4 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 2312 mg | 771% | |
| Sodium | 4352 mg | 189% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 28.1 g | 10% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 1.8 g | 6% | |
| Total Sugars | 19.2 g | ||
| Protein | 847.7 g | 1695% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.7 mcg | 3% | |
| Calcium | 341 mg | 26% | |
| Iron | 25.8 mg | 143% | |
| Potassium | 7242 mg | 154% | |
*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.
