Lemon and Honey Chicken Recipe

Name: Lemon and Honey Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 kg skinless chicken piece (preferably leg pieces); 3 teaspoons soy sauce; 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil; 2 small lemons, juice and zest of; 2 tablespoons honey; 1 glass sherry wine (medium to dry); 100 ml chicken stock; 1 tablespoon vegetable oil; 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger; sliced spring onion (to garnish); chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish); toasted cashew nuts (to garnish)

Servings: persons

1 kg skinless chicken piece (preferably leg pieces)
3 teaspoons soy sauce
3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil
2 small lemons, juice and zest of
2 tablespoons honey
1 glass sherry wine (medium to dry)
100 ml chicken stock
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh ginger
sliced spring onion (to garnish)
chopped fresh cilantro (to garnish)
toasted cashew nuts (to garnish)

1
Marinate the chicken pieces in the combined soy sauce and sesame oil for anything between one to 24 hours.
2
Combine the grated rind, lemon juice, honey, chicken stock and sherry.
3
When ready to cook, drain the chicken pieces and pat dry with a kitchen paper towel.
4
Brown in hot oil , then stir in the ginger and cook a minute longer.
5
Pour the lemon and honey mixture and any remaining marinade over the chicken in the pan, cover and simmer gently for about 30 minutes or until chicken is tender.
6
Alternatively, place the covered dish in a moderately hot oven and cook 30 to 40 minutes or until tender.
7
Serve with hot rice , pour the sauce over, and garnish with chopped spring onions, cilantro and cashew nuts.
8
Season with a little salt and freshly ground pepper to taste.

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

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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 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 kg skinless chicken piece (preferably leg pieces), 3 teaspoons soy sauce, 3 teaspoons toasted sesame oil, 2 small lemons, juice and zest of, and more.

Yes, Lemon and Honey Chicken 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.

Lemon and Honey Chicken

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