Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken
A quick and delicious dish combining the sweetness of honey, the tanginess of lemon, and savory garlic, perfect for busy evenings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 2 servings 1x
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Pan-Frying
- Cuisine: Asian
- Diet: Non-Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 chicken thighs, skin on and boneless
- Salt and pepper, to season
- Cornstarch
- 3 tbsp of butter
- 5 cloves of garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp of soy sauce
- 2 tbsp of mirin
- 2 tbsp of honey
- 1 lemon juice
- 1/2 tbsp of lemon zest
- 1/2 tsp of paprika
- 1/2 tsp of chili flakes
- 1/2 tsp of black pepper
- Sesame seeds, for garnish
- Chives, for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the chicken: Season the chicken with salt and pepper, and lightly coat it with cornstarch.
- Pan-Fry the chicken: Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken skin-side down for about 7 minutes on each side until golden and crispy.
- Make the sauce: In the same pan, melt butter and sauté garlic, then add soy sauce, mirin, honey, lemon juice, and zest. Stir in paprika, chili flakes, and black pepper.
- Baste the chicken: Return chicken to the pan, spoon the sauce over it, and simmer for 1-2 minutes.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve over steamed rice, drizzle with extra sauce, and garnish with sesame seeds and chives.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in a pan over low heat.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 90mg
Keywords: Chicken Recipe, Honey Garlic Chicken, Easy Dinner Recipe