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Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken

Savory Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken in Just 30 Minutes

Enjoy this Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken recipe that combines sweet honey, zesty lemon, and savory garlic for a delectable dinner in under 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Chicken
  • 1 pounds Chicken Thighs Juicy and tender, perfect for achieving that crispy exterior.
  • 2 tablespoons Cornstarch Essential for that unbeatable crunch.
For the Seasoning
  • to taste Salt Vital for enhancing the overall flavor.
  • to taste Pepper Always adjust to suit your taste.
For the Sauce
  • 4 cloves Garlic Fresh cloves are best for flavor.
  • 3 tablespoons Soy Sauce Adds umami.
  • 2 tablespoons Mirin Provides sweetness and depth.
  • 4 tablespoons Honey The star of our glaze.
  • 2 tablespoons Lemon Juice Fresh juice adds brightness.
  • 1 teaspoon Lemon Zest Enhances the flavor.
  • 1 teaspoon Paprika Optional, enhances color.
  • to taste Chili Flakes Add for a customizable heat boost.

Equipment

  • Large frying pan
  • Saucepan
  • Tongs

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Pat dry the chicken thighs, season with salt and pepper, and coat with cornstarch. Set aside.
  2. Heat oil in a large frying pan over medium-high heat. Add chicken skin-side down and cook until crispy.
  3. In a saucepan, melt butter and sauté minced garlic. Stir in soy sauce, mirin, honey, lemon juice, zest, paprika, chili flakes, and pepper. Simmer until thickened.
  4. Return chicken to the pan and baste with sauce. Cook for an additional minute.
  5. Serve hot over steamed rice, garnished with herbs or lemon slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 350kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 20gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 90mgSodium: 600mgPotassium: 400mgFiber: 1gSugar: 8gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

Consider making extra sauce to serve on the side. For deeper flavor, marinate chicken for 30 minutes.

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