French Honey-Baked Chicken With Preserved Lemons

Name: French Honey-Baked Chicken With Preserved Lemons
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey, divided; 3 cups dry white wine; 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil; 2 onions, sliced and separated into rings; Cooking spray; 4 (8-ounce) chicken breast halves; 4 (4-ounce) chicken thighs; 4 (4-ounce) chicken drumsticks; 1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt; 3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper; 2 1/2 tablespoons matzo meal

Servings: persons

1/2 cup honey, divided
3 cups dry white wine
1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil
2 onions, sliced and separated into rings
Cooking spray
4 (8-ounce) chicken breast halves
4 (4-ounce) chicken thighs
4 (4-ounce) chicken drumsticks
1 1/4 teaspoons kosher salt
3/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 1/2 tablespoons matzo meal

1
Combine 6 tablespoons honey and wine in a small saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook until reduced to 1 1/2 cups (about 20 minutes); stir in Preserved Lemons.
2
Preheat oven to 375u00b0.
3
Heat oil in a large nonstick skillet over medium-high heat. Add onions to pan; saute 5 minutes or until slightly tender. Transfer to a roasting pan coated with cooking spray.
4
Place chicken, meaty side up, on top of onions. Combine remaining 2 tablespoons honey, salt, and pepper in a small bowl. Rub honey mixture under chicken skin. Pour wine mixture over chicken in roasting pan.
5
Bake at 375u00b0 for 50 minutes or until chicken is done. Remove chicken from pan, reserving wine mixture. Let chicken stand 10 minutes. Remove skin from chicken; discard.
6
Place a zip-top plastic bag inside a 2-cup glass measure. Strain wine mixture from pan through a fine sieve into bag; discard solids. Let stand 10 minutes (fat will rise to the top). Seal bag; carefully snip off 1 bottom corner of bag. Drain drippings into a small saucepan, stopping before fat layer reaches opening; discard fat. Add matzo meal to pan, stirring with a whisk. Bring to a boil; cook 1 minute or until thickened. Serve with chicken.

635

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Swap the honey for maple syrup or agave for a slightly different but equally rich sweetness.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 11 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/2 cup honey, divided, 3 cups dry white wine, 1 1/2 teaspoons olive oil, 2 onions, sliced and separated into rings, and more.

Yes, French Honey-Baked Chicken With Preserved Lemons falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!