Recipe

Honey Lemon Chicken

Prep Time: 5 min

Cook Time: 25 min

Serves: 4

This prizewinning recipe is quick, oh-so-easy, and flavourful to boot. Your kids will ask for it by name!

Contributed By: Recipe created by Christine Warkentin and Family 2009 Recipe Contest Winner

4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

1 1/2 cup (375 mL) water

3/4 cups (175 mL) honey

1 cup (250 mL) lemon juice

2 tbsp (30 mL) cornstarch

1/2 tsp (2.5 mL) ginger, ground

freshly ground pepper, to taste

1 Preheat oven to 325°F (160°C).

2 Put chicken breasts in an oven-proof casserole dish.

3 Combine the rest of the ingredients in a saucepan and heat to boil, stirring constantly.

4 Pour sauce over chicken and bake in oven until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

5 Serve with rice and vegetables.