Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken
Transform your dinner routine with this Honey Glazed Lemon Chicken, a showstopping recipe that combines the irresistible flavors of sweet honey and zesty lemon for a perfectly balanced dish. Juicy, bone-in, skin-on chicken thighs are first seared to golden perfection, then baked until tender in a skillet of garlicky, citrus-infused sauce enriched with soy sauce and chicken broth. The caramelized glaze clings beautifully to the crispy chicken skin, creating layers of vibrant, savory-sweet flavor in every bite. Garnished with fresh parsley and ready in under an hour, this easy yet elegant dish is perfect for weeknight dinners or special occasions. Pair it with roasted vegetables or fluffy steamed rice for a meal that’s as satisfying as it is simple. Keywords: honey lemon chicken recipe, glazed chicken, sweet and savory chicken, easy dinner recipe, skillet chicken thighs.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 6 pieces Chicken thighs (bone-in, skin-on)
- 1 teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Black pepper
- 2 tablespoons Olive oil
- 3 pieces Garlic cloves (minced)
- 0.5 cup Chicken broth
- 0.25 cup Honey
- 2 tablespoons Lemon juice (freshly squeezed)
- 1 tablespoon Soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon Lemon zest
- 2 tablespoons Fresh parsley (chopped, for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
Season the chicken thighs evenly with salt and black pepper on both sides.
In a large oven-safe skillet, heat the olive oil over medium-high heat.
Place the chicken thighs skin-side down in the skillet and sear for 4-5 minutes until the skin is golden brown and crispy. Flip the chicken and sear for an additional 2 minutes. Remove the chicken from the skillet and set aside.
Reduce the heat to medium. Add the minced garlic to the skillet and cook for 1 minute, stirring constantly, until fragrant.
Pour in the chicken broth and deglaze the skillet by scraping up any browned bits from the bottom.
Stir in the honey, lemon juice, soy sauce, and lemon zest until well combined.
Return the seared chicken thighs to the skillet, skin-side up. Spoon some of the honey-lemon sauce over each piece.
Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the chicken is cooked through and the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C).
Carefully remove the skillet from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes.
Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm with your favorite sides, such as roasted vegetables or steamed rice.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
472 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 32.6 g | 42% | |
| Saturated Fat | 8.3 g | 41% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 121 mg | 40% | |
| Sodium | 807 mg | 35% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 17.4 g | 6% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 0.4 g | 2% | |
| Total Sugars | 15.6 g | ||
| Protein | 28.3 g | 57% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 29 mg | 2% | |
| Iron | 1.8 mg | 10% | |
| Potassium | 379 mg | 8% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
