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Honey Lemon Pepper Chicken with Garlic Mashed Potatoes

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A delicious and easy meal of tender chicken marinated in honey and lemon, paired with creamy garlic mashed potatoes.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 1 hour
Total Time 1 hour 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner, Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 520
Ingredients Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken Marinade
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 lemon (juiced) lemon
  • 1 teaspoon black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • to taste salt
  • 4 chicken breasts chicken breasts Can substitute with skinless chicken thighs.
For the Garlic Mashed Potatoes
  • 4 large potatoes (peeled and chopped)
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1/2 cup milk
  • 4 tablespoons butter

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. In a bowl, mix honey, lemon juice, black pepper, olive oil, and salt to create a marinade.
  3. Marinate the chicken breasts in the mixture for at least 30 minutes.
Cooking
  1. Place the chicken on a baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes or until fully cooked.
  2. Meanwhile, boil the chopped potatoes in salted water until tender.
  3. Drain and mash the potatoes, adding butter and milk while mixing until smooth.
Serving
  1. Serve the baked honey lemon pepper chicken alongside the garlic mashed potatoes.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 520kcalCarbohydrates: 48gProtein: 38gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 10gSodium: 400mgFiber: 5gSugar: 6g

Notes

This dish is best served warm. For extra flavor, you can drizzle a little more lemon juice over the chicken or sprinkle fresh herbs like parsley on top. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 3-4 days or freeze for later use.
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