Lemon Honey Chicken

WIth juicy pieces of chicken glazed in a sweet and sour honey lemon glaze, this easy dish comes together in just minutes from pantry staples.

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.

Course Entree

Cuisine American

Keyword chicken, easy, honey-lemon, quick, weeknight

Level Beginner

Main Ingredient Poultry

Diet Dairy-Free

Prep Time 5

Cook Time 10

Total Time 15

Servings servings

Calories 443kcal

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)

Grams + US Cups - US Standard

Instructions

Whisk the white wine, tomato paste, honey, lemon juice, and salt together to make the sauce.
Generously salt and pepper the chicken and then dust with the flour.
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.
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)
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.
Plate the chicken and zest some lemon zest on top to garnish.

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