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Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken

30 minServes 3Nutri-Score C€€
from @foodeanie43 imports0 cooked
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Ingredients

3 people
  • chicken thighsMeat3 pieces
  • saltSpices3 g
  • black pepper (ground)Spices2 g
  • cornstarchPantry30 g
  • butterDairy45 g
  • garlic (minced)Produce3 pieces
  • soy saucePantry37 ml
  • honeyPantry30 ml
  • lemon zest (zest of one lemon)Produce1 piece
  • paprikaSpices7 g
  • chilli flakesSpices7 g
  • sesame seedsNuts & seeds5 g
  • green onion (sliced)Produce1 piece

per serving

Nutrition

365kcal

Carbs
15 g
Proteins
20 g
Fat
25 g
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Tools

  • Frying pan

step by step

Method

  1. Season and coat the chicken

    • Season the chicken thighs with salt and pepper.
    • Coat them in cornstarch.
    Step 1

  2. Pan-fry the chicken

    • Pan fry on medium-high heat for about 6-8 minutes each side until nice and crispy.
    • Set the chicken aside.
    Step 2

  3. Make the sauce

    • Melt the butter in the pan.
    • Mix in the minced garlic, soy sauce, honey, lemon zest, paprika and chilli flakes.
    Step 3

  4. Reduce the sauce

    • Reduce the sauce until thick and sticky.
    Step 4

  5. Coat the chicken

    • Add the chicken back to the pan and coat it in the sauce.
    Step 5

  6. Plate and garnish

    • Plate the chicken and garnish with sesame seeds and green onion.
    Step 6

  7. Bonus: intensify the sauce

    • Keep reducing the sauce after removing the coated chicken until it turns thick and almost jam-like.
    • Layer this on top of the chicken for a perfectly balanced yet intense bite.
    Step 7
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