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Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken

Crispy Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken for Quick Weeknight Dinners

Delicious Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken featuring crispy skin and sweet tangy glaze, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 4 pieces
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 320
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1.5 lbs Chicken Thighs Substitution note: Chicken breasts can be used but will require careful cooking to avoid drying out.
  • 0.5 cup Cornstarch Essential for crispy skin.
  • to taste Salt
  • to taste Pepper
  • 0.25 cup Oil Choose vegetable or canola oil for a lighter taste.
For the Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Butter
  • 4 cloves Garlic Minced.
  • 0.25 cup Soy Sauce
  • 2 tbsp Mirin Can be swapped with rice vinegar if needed.
  • 0.25 cup Honey Different honeys will create unique flavor nuances.
  • 2 tbsp Lemon Juice Fresh lemon juice is preferred for the best flavor.
  • 1 tbsp Lemon Zest
  • 1 tsp Paprika Adjust to fit your preference.
  • 1 tsp Chili Flakes Adjust to fit your heat preference.
  • 1 tsp Black Pepper Adjust to fit your preference.

Equipment

  • Large Skillet

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Season the chicken thighs generously with salt and pepper, then coat in cornstarch.
  2. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat and fry the chicken skin-side down for 7 minutes.
  3. Flip the chicken over and fry the other side for another 7 minutes until cooked through.
  4. In the same skillet, add butter and sauté minced garlic until fragrant, then add soy sauce, mirin, honey, and lemon juice.
  5. Stir in lemon zest, paprika, chili flakes, and black pepper; simmer until thick and glossy.
  6. Return chicken to the pan, coating it in the sauce and cook for another 2-3 minutes.
  7. Slice the chicken if desired and plate hot, drizzling remaining sauce on top.

Nutrition

Serving: 1pieceCalories: 320kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 23gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 12gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 580mgPotassium: 400mgSugar: 6gVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 2mgIron: 8mg

Notes

For best results, pat the chicken dry before seasoning and do not overcrowd the pan when frying.

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