Honey Lemon Glazed Chicken Thighs
Juicy boneless chicken thighs coated in a glossy honey lemon glaze with fresh lemon juice and zest. Reminiscent of Chinese takeout lemon chicken but with thicker, juicier cuts.
via tiffycooks.com
Nutrition
Authored values; per-serving basis not stated.
- Calories
- 950
- Protein
- 82g
- Carbs
- 62g
- Fat
- 44g
- Fiber
- 2g
Doesn't include rice. Use trimmed thighs for lower fat.
Ingredients
- 4 boneless chicken thighs
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- ½ teaspoon salt
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- 2 tablespoons cornstarch
- 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- 1 tablespoon neutral oil
- - steamed rice
- - cilantro
- - lemon slices
Equipment
- bowl
- small bowl
- non-stick pan
About
A bright, craveable dish, juicy boneless chicken thighs pan-fried until golden, then coated in a glossy honey lemon glaze made with fresh lemon juice and zest. Like Chinese takeout lemon chicken but with thicker, juicier cuts. Great over rice or as a protein topping for salads. Based on a recipe from Tiffy Cooks.
Instructions
Marinate the Chicken
In a bowl , combine 4 boneless chicken thighs , 2 tablespoons soy sauce , 1 tablespoon vegetarian oyster sauce , 1 teaspoon garlic powder , ½ teaspoon salt , ½ teaspoon black pepper , and 2 tablespoons cornstarch . Mix until the chicken is evenly coated.
Make the Lemon Glaze
In a small bowl , mix 1-2 tablespoons lemon zest , ¼ cup fresh lemon juice , 2 tablespoons honey , ¼ teaspoon salt , and 1 teaspoon cornstarch . Set aside.
Pan-Fry
Heat 1 tablespoon neutral oil in a non-stick pan over medium-high heat. Pan-fry the chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
Glaze
Pour the lemon sauce into the pan and simmer for 30 seconds until glossy.
Add the chicken back in and cook over medium-high heat for 2-3 minutes , tossing to coat evenly.
Serve
Serve the chicken thighs whole or cut into bite-sized slices over steamed rice . Garnish with cilantro and lemon slices .
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title: Honey Lemon Glazed Chicken Thighs
description: "Juicy boneless chicken thighs coated in a glossy honey lemon glaze with fresh lemon juice and zest. Reminiscent of Chinese takeout lemon chicken but with thicker, juicier cuts."
source: https://tiffycooks.com/honey-lemon-glazed-chicken-thigh/
servings: 2
time: 15 minutes
tags: [chinese-american, chicken, thigh, quick, dinner, stir-fry]
cuisine: Chinese-American
difficulty: easy
nutrition-calories: 950
nutrition-protein: 82g
nutrition-carbs: 62g
nutrition-fat: 44g
nutrition-fiber: 2g
nutrition-note: Doesn't include rice. Use trimmed thighs for lower fat.
long_description: "A bright, craveable dish, juicy boneless chicken thighs pan-fried until golden, then coated in a glossy honey lemon glaze made with fresh lemon juice and zest. Like Chinese takeout lemon chicken but with thicker, juicier cuts. Great over rice or as a protein topping for salads. Based on a recipe from Tiffy Cooks."
rating: 4.5
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== Serve ==
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