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Spicy Lemon Chicken Recipe served in a skillet with golden chicken breasts, fresh lemon slices, parsley, and glossy lemon garlic sauce.

Zesty and Spicy Lemon Chicken Recipe


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  • Author: Chef Elise
  • Total Time: 25 min
  • Yield: 4 servings

Description

Spicy Lemon Chicken Recipe combines tender chicken breasts with fresh lemon juice and zest, garlic, olive oil, honey, chili powder, paprika, and red pepper flakes to create a bold, tangy, and perfectly balanced dish.


Ingredients

4 boneless chicken breasts

2 lemons (zest and juice)

3 tablespoons olive oil

4 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon red pepper flakes

1 teaspoon paprika

1 teaspoon chili powder

1 tablespoon honey

Salt and pepper to taste

Fresh parsley for garnish


Instructions

In a bowl, combine lemon juice, lemon zest, olive oil, garlic, red pepper flakes, paprika, chili powder, honey, salt, and pepper.

Place chicken breasts in the marinade and coat well. Marinate for at least 20 minutes.

Heat a skillet over medium-high heat.

Add the marinated chicken and cook 5–6 minutes per side until golden and cooked through.

Pour remaining marinade into the skillet and simmer for 2 minutes to thicken.

Garnish with fresh parsley and extra lemon slices before serving.

  • Prep Time: 10 min
  • Cook Time: 15 min
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Method: Stovetop
  • Cuisine: American