Honey Lemon Ginger Chicken

Ingredients

• 3 boneless chicken breasts, (about 2-3 pounds)
• salt and pepper
• 1 teaspoon olive oil
• 3 teaspoons minced garlic, (about 3 cloves)
• 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
• ½ cup honey
• 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• zest from one lemon
• 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar
• 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch

Steps

1. 1

   In a saucepan over medium heat add 1 teaspoon olive oil, 3 teaspoons minced garlic, and 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger. cook for 2-3 minutes and add ½ cup honey, 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice, zest from one lemon, 1 tablespoon apple cider vinegar, 1 tablespoon low sodium soy sauce, and 2 teaspoons cornstarch.

2. 2

   Bring to a gentle boil and reduce to a simmer. Let the sauce simmer and thicken while the chicken is cooking.

3. 3

   Cut the 3 boneless chicken breasts, into bite-sized pieces, season with salt and pepper and add to a separate skillet. Cook for about 4-5 minutes until no longer pink in the center and the outside is starting to brown.

4. 4

   Add the sauce to the chicken and toss to coat, cook the chicken in the sauce for a few minutes.