Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken Recipe

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Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken
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Directions:

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F.
  2. Rub chicken thighs with sea salt and ground black pepper. Refrigerate until ready to use.
  3. Combine lemon zest, lemon juice, white sugar and 1 cup water. Set aside.
  4. Combine corn starch and 1/3 cup water. Set aside.
  5. Heat a large non-stick skillet over a little higher than medium heat. Pan-fry chicken thighs (skin side down first) without oil until both sides become golden brown, about 5-8 minutes each side.
  6. Transfer chicken thighs to a roasting rack. Bake for about 30 minutes or until center reaches 165°F.
  7. Return to skillet. Keep about 1 tablespoon oil and turn on heat over medium high. Stir in lemon juice mixture and bring to boil. Reduce heat to medium, stir in honey and corn starch mixture. Cook until thick.
  8. Turn off heat. Stir in cilantro or parsley. Pour over chicken thighs. Use sliced lemon for garnish.
  9. Serve immediately.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 89.92 Kcal (376 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.85 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.32g 0%
Sodium 5.88mg 0%
Potassium 93.87mg 2%
Total Carbs 23.3g 8%
Sugars 17.65g 71%
Dietary Fiber 1.68g 7%
Protein 0.69g 1%
Vitamin C 15.9mg 27%
Iron 0.6mg 4%
Calcium 28.5mg 3%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 76.17 Kcal (319 kJ)
Calories from fat 2.42 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 0.27g 0%
Sodium 4.98mg 0%
Potassium 79.52mg 2%
Total Carbs 19.74g 8%
Sugars 14.95g 71%
Dietary Fiber 1.42g 7%
Protein 0.59g 1%
Vitamin C 13.5mg 27%
Iron 0.5mg 4%
Calcium 24.1mg 3%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Weightwatchers Points

  • 1.5
    Points
  • 3
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • fat free,
  • saturated fat free,
  • sodium free,
  • cholesterol free

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