Zesty Lemon Pepper Sauce
This Lemon Pepper Sauce is great for wings, chicken, and beyond! The fresh lemon lifts the rich base and the pepper adds the perfect zing to wake your palate.
Servings: 4 -6 servings (1 cup)
Calories: 226kcal
Ingredients
- ½ cup unsalted butter
- 3 garlic cloves minced
- 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1 teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon black pepper or more to taste
- 1 tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Melt the butter in a small saucepan over low heat.
- Add the minced garlic and cook for 1-2 minutes, stirring frequently, until fragrant.
- Whisk in the lemon juice, lemon zest, salt, black pepper, and honey until smooth.
- Simmer for 1-2 minutes, stirring constantly, to blend the flavors.
- Remove from heat and toss immediately with freshly cooked wings or use as a dipping sauce.
Notes
- Make a slurry with cornstarch and water if you want a slightly thicker lemon sauce for your chicken.
- Store any leftover lemon pepper wing sauce in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days.
- Saute the minced garlic long enough, or use slightly older and dryer garlic to prevent it from turning blue when it comes into contact with the lemon juice.
Nutrition
Calories: 226kcal | Carbohydrates: 6g | Protein: 0.5g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 15g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 6g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 61mg | Sodium: 585mg | Potassium: 34mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 713IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 15mg | Iron: 0.1mg