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Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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A delightful meal blending sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, perfect for family dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 480
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the chicken
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts Boneless, skinless for best results
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 piece lemon (juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper Freshly ground for best flavor
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) Fresh for a stronger flavor
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste Salt
For the garlic mashed potatoes
  • 4 large potatoes (peeled and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup milk Adjust for desired creaminess
  • 4 tablespoons butter Add more if desired
  • to taste Salt

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix honey, lemon juice, black pepper, minced garlic, olive oil, and salt.
  3. Place the chicken breasts in a baking dish and pour the honey lemon mixture over them, coating well.
Cooking
  1. Bake for 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
  2. Meanwhile, boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until tender.
  3. Drain the potatoes, then mash them with milk, butter, and additional salt to taste.
Serving
  1. Serve the chicken hot from the oven, alongside a generous scoop of garlic mashed potatoes.
  2. Garnish the chicken with a slice of lemon or a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 480kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 30gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gSodium: 600mgFiber: 4gSugar: 8g

Notes

For even more flavor, marinate the chicken in the honey lemon mixture for a few hours or overnight in the refrigerator. Fresh minced garlic adds a stronger flavor compared to powdered garlic. Adjust seasoning according to taste.
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