Sticky Chicken Thighs With Lemon and Honey Recipe

Name: Sticky Chicken Thighs With Lemon and Honey
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon black peppercorns; 2 lemons, juice only; 1 -2 tablespoon honey; 1 ½ tablespoons grainy mustard; 2 garlic cloves, crushed; 6 large chicken thighs, bone in and skin on; sea salt, to taste; 2 -3 preserved lemons; 12 green olives, pitted and sliced; 12 ounce flat leaf parsley, leaves only

Servings: persons

1
Preheat the oven at 200C/400F.
2
Place the peppercorns into a pestle and mortar and grind until roughly crushed.
3
Add these to a large bowl together with the lemon juice, honey, mustard and garlic and mix well.
4
Place the chicken thighs into a large roasting tin and pour the lemon and honey mixture over the chicken, leaving it to marinate for as long as possible.
5
Sprinkle with sea salt, to taste, then cook in the hot oven for 45 minutes, turning halfway through cooking so that the thighs become lovely and sticky.
6
Meanwhile, cut the preserved lemons open and remove the soft flesh to leave you with just the skin (discard the flesh).
7
Cut the skin into strips and toss together with the olives and parsley.
8
When the chicken is ready, serve sprinkled with the olive, parsley and preserved lemon mixture.

480

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 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon black peppercorns, 2 lemons, juice only, 1 -2 tablespoon honey, 1 ½ tablespoons grainy mustard, and more.

Yes, Sticky Chicken Thighs With Lemon and Honey 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.

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Sticky Chicken Thighs With Lemon and Honey

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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