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Lemon Honey Chicken

With tender, juicy chicken glazed in a tangy sweet sauce made from tomatoes, honey, lemon, and garlic, this Lemon Honey Chicken was a childhood favorite of mine.

Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
5 mins
Total Time
15 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 443 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

For honey lemon sauce
  • ¼ cup white wine
  • 3 tablespoons tomato paste
  • 3 tablespoons honey
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice (save the rinds to zest)
  • ½ teaspoon salt
For chicken
  • 700 grams boneless skin-on chicken thighs
  • salt
  • black pepper
  • 2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
  • 1 tablespoon olive oil
  • 5 grams garlic (1 large clove, minced)

Instructions

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  1. Whisk the white wine, tomato paste, honey, lemon juice, and salt together to make the sauce.
  2. Generously salt and pepper the chicken and then dust with the flour.
  3. Heat a frying pan over medium heat until hot, and then add the olive oil, garlic, and chicken skin-side down. Fry until the skin is golden brown and crisp. Flip and brown the other side.
  4. Drain off any excess oil with a paper towel and then add the sauce. Cover and turn down the heat to maintain a simmer until the chicken is cooked through (7-8 minutes)
  5. When the chicken is cooked, remove the lid and turn up the heat to reduce the sauce. Flip the chicken repeatedly until the sauce is caramelized around the outside of the chicken.
  6. Plate the chicken and zest some lemon zest on top to garnish.

Nutrition Information

Calories 443kcal (22%) Carbohydrates 19g (6%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 28g (43%) Saturated Fat 7g (35%) Cholesterol 145mg (48%) Sodium 501mg (21%) Potassium 437mg (12%) Sugar 14g (28%) Vitamin A 300IU (6%) Vitamin C 5.9mg (7%) Calcium 16mg (2%) Iron 1.6mg (9%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 443

% Daily Value*

Calories 443kcal 22%
Carbohydrates 19g 6%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 28g 43%
Saturated Fat 7g 35%
Cholesterol 145mg 48%
Sodium 501mg 21%
Potassium 437mg 9%
Sugar 14g 28%
Vitamin A 300IU 6%
Vitamin C 5.9mg 7%
Calcium 16mg 2%
Iron 1.6mg 9%

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