Charred Honey Lemon Chicken with Crispy Chickpeas
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5
8 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
25 mins
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Cook Time
20 mins
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Total Time
45 mins
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Servings
6
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Calories
347 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American, Middle Eastern
Charred Honey Lemon Chicken with Crispy Chickpeas
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Moist and tender, this Charred Honey Lemon Chicken with Crispy Chickpeas is incredibly delicious. The easy rub and basting sauce SING with fabulous flavor!
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Ingredients
For the rub:
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons oregano dried
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon cumin ground
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- lemon finely grated zest from one medium-size lemon
For the chickpeas:
- 1 ounce chickpeas canned, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the chicken:
- 2 pounds chicken thigh boneless, skinless
For the basting sauce:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons lemon juice fresh
- 1 teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For finishing:
- ¼ cup cilantro fresh leaves, for serving
- olive oil for drizzling
- 1 lemon halved and thinly sliced, medium size
Instructions
For the rub:
- Combine all rub ingredients in a small bowl. Set aside.
For the chickpeas:
- Drain chickpeas and rinse well. Set aside to dry while preparing the chicken.
For the basting sauce:
- Combine all ingredients in a glass jar with a tight-fitting lid. Shake well. Pour approximately half of the sauce into a small bowl and set aside for the dressing. The rest will be used for basting the chicken.
For the chicken:
- Line a sheet pan with foil or plastic wrap for easy cleanup. Lay chicken out on the prepared pan and trim any excess fat. Sprinkle the rub on both sides, reserving 1 tablespoon for the chickpeas.
- Prepare a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
- Grill, turning every few minutes until all sides are golden and charred in places. Start basting with the sauce after 5 minutes of grilling, using up all of the sauce. Total grilling time will be around 12-15 minutes but can vary, depending on the heat of your grill. The internal temperature should be 160-165˚F. Remove from the grill and cover loosely with foil while preparing the chickpeas.
To finish the chickpeas:
- Heat a medium-size nonstick pan over medium heat. When hot add the oil and swirl the pan to coat with oil. Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally until chickpeas are golden brown. (If they’re sticking to the pan at any point, add an additional drizzle of olive oil.) Sprinkle chickpeas with the reserved rub, stir well and transfer to a serving platter.
For finishing:
- Arrange chicken on top of the chickpeas and garnish with cilantro leaves and lemon slices. Drizzle everything lightly with a the reserved dressing and serve.
Notes
- See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and extra tips.
- Serves 4-6
Nutrition Information
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Calories
347kcal
(17%)
Carbohydrates
11g
(4%)
Protein
30g
(60%)
Fat
20g
(31%)
Saturated Fat
4g
(20%)
Cholesterol
144mg
(48%)
Sodium
912mg
(38%)
Potassium
415mg
(9%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
10g
(20%)
Vitamin A
540IU
(11%)
Vitamin C
3mg
(3%)
Calcium
33mg
(3%)
Iron
2mg
(11%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 347 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 347kcal | 17% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 30g | 60% |
| Fat | 20g | 31% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 144mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 912mg | 38% |
| Potassium | 415mg | 9% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 540IU | 11% |
| Vitamin C | 3mg | 3% |
| Calcium | 33mg | 3% |
| Iron | 2mg | 11% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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