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Honey Lemon Chicken

Try this quick and easy Honey Lemon Chicken recipe for a crispy chicken and refreshing sweet and sour sauce.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 2
Calories: 592 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian , American

Ingredients

  • 1 cup flour
  • 2 tablespoons cornstarch
  • ½ tablespoon salt
  • ½ tablespoon pepper
  • ½ tablespoon garlic powder
  • 1 teaspoon paprika powder (optional)
  • 1 - 1 ½ pounds chicken wings - cut at the joints
  • 1 tablespoon butter (or oil)
  • 2 cloves garlic - minced
  • ½ cup honey
  • 3-4 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon cornstarch - dissolved in ¼ cup water
  • 1 teaspoon lemon zest

Instructions

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  1. Rinse and pat dry the chicken wings with paper towel. Set aside for now. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or aluminum foil (for easier cleaning) and place a greased baking or cooking rack on top. No baking rack? No problem, just place chicken on top of greased aluminum foil.
  2. In a large bowl, mix together flour, cornstarch, salt, pepper, garlic and paprika powder. Roll each piece of chicken in the breading mix until well and evenly coated then arranged them on the cooking rack.
  3. Bake chicken at 180°C/375°F for 10-13 minutes and broil for another 5 minutes or until golden brown and crispy.
  4. Meanwhile, prepare the sauce by melting butter in a saucepan over medíum heat. Add the minced garlic and cook until slightly browned. Add the honey and lemon juice and let it simmer. Once it starts to boil add the cornstarch with water and mix. Continue to simmer until sauce thickens about 2-3 minutes mixing constantly so it will not stick at the bottom and burn. Add lemon zest and remove from heat.
  5. Place baked chicken wings in a bowl and pour the honey lemon sauce on them and toss until evenly coated. Transfer to a serving plate.

Notes

  • You may also add a sprinkle of chili flakes in the sauce just before removing it from heat to add some spice.

Nutrition Information

Calories 592kcal (30%) Carbohydrates 131g (44%) Protein 7g (14%) Fat 6g (9%) Saturated Fat 3g (15%) Cholesterol 15mg (5%) Sodium 1802mg (75%) Potassium 200mg (6%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 70g (140%) Vitamin A 665IU (13%) Vitamin C 11.4mg (13%) Calcium 27mg (3%) Iron 3.7mg (21%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 2Serving

Amount Per Serving

Calories 592

% Daily Value*

Calories 592kcal 30%
Carbohydrates 131g 44%
Protein 7g 14%
Fat 6g 9%
Saturated Fat 3g 15%
Cholesterol 15mg 5%
Sodium 1802mg 75%
Potassium 200mg 4%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 70g 140%
Vitamin A 665IU 13%
Vitamin C 11.4mg 13%
Calcium 27mg 3%
Iron 3.7mg 21%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.