Best 2 Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken Recipes
Tantalize your taste buds with a delightful culinary journey featuring honey-glazed lemon chicken, a dish that harmonizes the vibrant flavors of citrus, the natural sweetness of honey, and the savory goodness of chicken. This delectable main course promises a symphony of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Embark on a step-by-step guide to recreate this dish in your own kitchen, along with variations that cater to diverse dietary preferences and introduce unique flavor combinations. Discover the secrets behind achieving that perfect glaze, ensuring your chicken is succulent and bursting with citrusy goodness. Whether you prefer a classic preparation or are seeking a gluten-free or low-carb alternative, this article has you covered. Get ready to impress your family and friends with this unforgettable honey-glazed lemon chicken that will become a staple in your recipe repertoire.
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HONEY GLAZED LEMON CHICKEN
Citrus fruits go very well with chicken. Like my another dish "Crispy Orange Chicken", it doesn't require extra oil to cook but uses chicken fat from the thigh skin. After pan-frying and baking, the entire skin fat would come out. You get not only crispy skin but also tender and delicious chicken thigh. Plus, using real lemons to make sauce is a lot better than a packed product. Who knows what's in it? Anyway, enjoy this recipe. I think you'll love it!
Provided by RuPei
Categories Chicken
Time 40m
Yield 5 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 11
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 400°F.
- Rub chicken thighs with sea salt and ground black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
- Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, white sugar and 1 cup water. Set aside.
- Combine corn starch and 1/3 cup water. Set aside.
- Heat a large non-stick skillet over a little higher than medium heat. Pan-fry chicken thighs (skin side down first) without oil until both sides become golden brown, about 5-8 minutes each side.
- Transfer chicken thighs to a roasting rack. Bake for about 30 minutes or until center reaches 165°F.
- Return to skillet. Keep about 1 tablespoon oil and turn on heat over medium high. Stir in lemon juice mixture and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, stir in honey and corn starch mixture. Cook until thick.
- Turn off heat. Stir in cilantro or parsley. Pour over chicken thighs. Use sliced lemon for garnish.
- Serve immediately.
HONEY-GLAZED LEMON CHICKEN
Steps:
- Place each chicken in heavy-duty resealable plastic bag. Add 1 1/4 cups lemon juice to each. Seal bags; turn chickens to coat. Refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 1 day, turning bags occasionally.
- Preheat oven to 450°F. Drain chickens; pat dry. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper. Place chickens side by side, breast side down, on racks in large roasting pan. Roast 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Roast 45 minutes.
- Turn chickens breast side up. Brush all over with honey. Continue to roast until cooked through and deep brown, basting with any juices in pan and brushing with honey occasionally, about 55 minutes longer. Transfer chickens to platter. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm and let stand 15 minutes.
- Meanwhile, pour pan juices into small saucepan. Spoon off fat. Rewarm pan juices. Season with salt and pepper. Serve chickens with pan juices.
Tips:
- For the best flavor, use fresh, juicy lemons.
- If you don't have honey on hand, you can substitute maple syrup or brown sugar.
- Make sure to brown the chicken well before adding the sauce, otherwise the sauce will not caramelize properly.
- If you want a thicker sauce, add a cornstarch slurry to the simmering sauce.
- Serve the chicken with rice, noodles, or your favorite vegetable side dish.
Conclusion:
This honey glazed lemon chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is tender and juicy, while the sauce is tangy and sweet. This dish is sure to be a hit with your family and friends.
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