Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs Recipe

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Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs
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Directions:

  1. Finely shred peel from lemon and juice lemon. In bowl combine the lemon peel, ginger and salt. In another bowl combine lemon juice, honey, soy sauce and 2 tablespoons water.
  2. Rub lemon peel mixture under the skin of the chicken thighs. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken, skin side down, in the hot oil. Cook 7 minutes or until well-browned; turn chicken and add lemon juice mixture. Reduce heat; cover and cook 14 to 18 minutes longer or until done (180 degrees F.).
  3. Transfer chicken to plates. Skim fat from pan juices, if desired. Drizzle chicken with some of the pan juices. Top with green onion and serve with lemon wedges.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 59.55 Kcal (249 kJ)
Calories from fat 20.52 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 2.28g 4%
Sodium 542.96mg 23%
Potassium 41.3mg 1%
Total Carbs 10.46g 3%
Sugars 9.17g 37%
Dietary Fiber 0.51g 2%
Protein 0.67g 1%
Vitamin C 7.9mg 13%
Iron 0.3mg 1%
Calcium 5.7mg 1%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 175.07 Kcal (733 kJ)
Calories from fat 60.33 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 6.7g 4%
Sodium 1596.18mg 23%
Potassium 121.41mg 1%
Total Carbs 30.74g 3%
Sugars 26.94g 37%
Dietary Fiber 1.5g 2%
Protein 1.97g 1%
Vitamin C 23.1mg 13%
Iron 0.7mg 1%
Calcium 16.8mg 1%

* 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

  • 1.3
    Points
  • 2
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free,
  • cholesterol free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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