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Zesty Lemon Thyme Honey Glazed Chicken 🍋🍗
Sticky Lemon Chicken 🍋
Overview:
- Name: Sticky Lemon Chicken
- Category: Chicken
- Keywords: Lemon, Poultry, Citrus, Fruit, Meat, High Protein, High In…, < 30 Mins, Oven, Beginner Cook, Easy
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Servings: 4
- Calories per serving: 279.1
- Nutritional Information per serving:
- Fat: 13.5g
- Saturated Fat: 3.9g
- Cholesterol: 92.8mg
- Sodium: 92.5mg
- Carbohydrates: 9.5g
- Fiber: 1.3g
- Sugar: 6.5g
- Protein: 30.6g
- Fat: 13.5g
Ingredients:
- 4 boneless chicken breasts
- 1 lemon
- 2 tbsp thyme leaves
- 1 1/2 tbsp clear honey
- Salt and pepper, to taste
Instructions:
| Step | Description |
|---|---|
| 1. | Start by pre-heating your oven grill to high and greasing a baking dish. |
| 2. | Put the chicken in the dish, skin side down, and sprinkle over a little salt and pepper. |
| 3. | Grill for five minutes. |
| 4. | Meanwhile, cut four thin slices from the lemon. |
| 5. | Take the chicken out of the oven and turn over. |
| 6. | Lay one lemon slice on each breast. |
| 7. | Sprinkle over the thyme and a little more salt and pepper. |
| 8. | Drizzle over the honey. |
| 9. | Squeeze over the juice from the rest of the lemon and put a couple of spoonfuls of water around the edge of the dish. |
| 10. | Return to the oven for another 10 minutes, or until the chicken is golden and cooked through. |
Recipe Notes:
- This Sticky Lemon Chicken recipe is inspired by the latest BBC Good Food magazine and promises to be a delightful addition to your dinner rotation.
- Ensure the chicken is cooked through before serving to avoid any food safety issues.
- The combination of lemon, thyme, and honey creates a flavorful and sticky glaze that coats the chicken beautifully.
- Feel free to adjust the seasoning according to your taste preferences.
- Serve with your favorite sides like roasted vegetables or a fresh salad for a complete meal.
This Sticky Lemon Chicken recipe is perfect for busy weeknights when you crave something quick, easy, and bursting with flavor. Give it a try and let the zesty lemon and savory chicken elevate your taste buds!
