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Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce

Honey Lemon Pepper Sauce

This quick and easy honey lemon pepper sauce takes just 10 minutes to make! The perfect balance of tangy lemon, sweet honey, and black pepper makes it ideal for wings, chicken, and veggies.
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Prep Time 2 minutes
Cook Time 5 minutes
Total Time 7 minutes
Servings: 6
Course: Condiment, Sauce
Cuisine: American
Calories: 90
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 2 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
  • Zest of 1 lemon
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 1-2 tablespoons lemon pepper seasoning
  • ¼ teaspoon salt
  • ½ teaspoon hot sauce (optional)
  • ½ teaspoon Worcestershire sauce (optional)

Equipment

  • Small saucepan
  • Whisk
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Lemon zester

Method
 

  1. Melt butter in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  2. Add minced garlic and cook for 30 seconds until fragrant.
  3. Stir in fresh lemon juice, honey, lemon pepper seasoning, and lemon zest.
  4. Add salt and optional hot sauce or Worcestershire sauce if using.
  5. Simmer gently for 3-5 minutes, stirring occasionally.
  6. Taste and adjust seasonings as needed.
  7. Use immediately or let cool slightly before serving.

Notes

  • For spicier sauce, add more hot sauce or a pinch of cayenne.
  • Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 1 week.
  • Reheat gently before using as the sauce will thicken when cold.
  • For thinner sauce, add a splash of chicken broth.
  • Try it on wings, grilled chicken, roasted veggies, or as a dip!