Flash in the Pan Lemon Mint Chicken

Submitted by Chef 313014

"From Ontario Chicken Lover magazine."

 

• Ready In: 45mins
• Ingredients: 9
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• nonstick cooking spray
• 4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
• 1 teaspoon ground cumin
• 1⁄2 teaspoon ground ginger
• 1⁄2 teaspoon salt
• 1 pinch cayenne pepper (optional)
• 1 lemon
• 2 teaspoons liquid honey
• 2 2 tablespoons fresh coriander or 2 tablespoons fresh parsley

directions

1. Combine cumin, ginger, salt and cayenne (if using); sprinkle over both sides of chicken.
2. Spray and heat a large non-stick skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken and cook until cooked through (juices run clear when pierced) and are a deep golden brown on both sides. Adjust heat as necessary, about 5-6 minutes a side.
3. Meanwhile, finely grate 1 tsp peel from lemon into a small bowl. Squeeze 2 tbsp juice into bowl and stir in honey.
4. Once chicken is cooked, add lemon juice mixture, turning chicken several times in sauce for about 1 minute.
5. Serve chicken with any pan juices and sprinkle mint over top.