Sweet And Sour Chicken Thighs With Carrots Recipe

Name: Sweet And Sour Chicken Thighs With Carrots
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 8 small chicken thighs, with skin and bone, trimmed of excess fat; 2 teaspoons salt; 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika; 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch wide strips; 6 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces; 2 tablespoons minced garlic; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 2 tablespoons mild honey; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley; 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander

Servings: persons

8 small chicken thighs, with skin and bone, trimmed of excess fat
2 teaspoons salt
1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
3/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 1/2 tablespoons olive oil
1 large onion, halved lengthwise, then cut lengthwise into 1/4 inch wide strips
6 medium carrots, cut diagonally into 1 inch pieces
2 tablespoons minced garlic
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons mild honey
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh flat leaf parsley
1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh coriander

1
Pat chicken dry. Stir together 1 1/2 tsp salt with paprika, cinnamon and pepper. Rub onto chicken.
2
Heat oil and brown chicken in 2 batches, turning over once, about 10 minutes per batch.
3
Transfer browned chicken to a plate.
4
Discard all but 3 TBS of fat from the skillet and add onion and carrots. Sprinkle with remaining 1/2 tsp salt and pepper to taste. Cook over moderate heat, stirring occasionally until onion softens and begins to brown, about 8 to 10 minutes. Add garlic and cook, stirring 1 minute longer.
5
Return chicken to skillet, skin side up, nestling it into vegetables. Stir together honey, water, lemon juice until blended and add to skillet, then cook over moderately low heat, covered, until chicken is cooked through and carrots are tender, 25 to 30 minutes. If necessary skim fat from sauce, then add salt to taste.
6
Sprinkle with herbes just before serving.

368

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Carbs

Protein

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* 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 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 8 small chicken thighs, with skin and bone, trimmed of excess fat, 2 teaspoons salt, 1 1/4 teaspoons paprika, 3/4 teaspoon cinnamon, and more.

Yes, Sweet And Sour Chicken Thighs With Carrots 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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Sweet And Sour Chicken Thighs With Carrots

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