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Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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A delightful meal combining sweet, tangy, and savory flavors, perfect for family dinners or impressing guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 55 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 500
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 4 pieces chicken breasts
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 piece lemon (juiced)
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced) Fresh minced garlic adds stronger flavor.
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt Adjust seasoning as desired.
For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 large potatoes (peeled and chopped)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter Adjust according to preference.

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 with garlic mashed potatoes on the side.
  2. Garnish the chicken with a slice of lemon or a sprinkle of fresh herbs like parsley.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 500kcalCarbohydrates: 45gProtein: 35gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 600mgFiber: 5gSugar: 8g

Notes

For more flavor, marinate the chicken longer. You can use chicken thighs or drumsticks instead. This dish pairs well with steamed vegetables or a simple salad.
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