Lemon Garlic Chicken Breast

Ingredients

• chicken breast — 300 g (1 large), butterflied
• lemon — 1/2, juiced
• garlic — 3 cloves, minced
• soy sauce — 1 tbsp
• honey — 1 tsp
• cooking oil — 1.5 tbsp
• black pepper — 1/4 tsp
• salt — 1/2 tsp

Steps (beginner-friendly)

1. Butterfly the chicken breast into 2 flat halves so each piece is about 1.5 cm thick; this makes it cook fast and evenly.
2. Rub the chicken with salt and black pepper on both sides.
3. Mix the lemon juice, soy sauce, honey, and garlic in a small bowl to make the sauce.
4. Heat 1.5 tbsp oil in a frying pan over medium-high heat until it shimmers, about 1 minute.
5. Lay the chicken in the pan and cook 3-4 minutes without moving it, until the bottom is golden brown.
6. Flip and cook another 3-4 minutes until golden; the thickest part should read white with clear juices when poked.
7. Pour in the lemon sauce and swirl the pan 30-60 seconds until it bubbles and coats the chicken.
8. Rest 2 minutes on a plate, then slice and serve.