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Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken Ready In 20 Min

Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 4 servings
Calories 450
This quick and flavorful Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken is perfect for a weeknight dinner, combining crispy skin with a sticky, tangy sauce.

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 2 pieces chicken thigh, skin on and boneless (Marinate your chicken)
  • to taste none salt and pepper (Season to taste)
  • 3 tbsp cornstarch (For coating)

Sauce ingredients

  • 3 tbsp butter (Melted for sauce)
  • 5 cloves garlic, minced (Add to sauce)
  • 2 tbsp soy sauce (For flavor)
  • 2 tbsp mirin (Sweet rice wine)
  • 2 tbsp honey (For sweetness)
  • 1 lemon juice (Freshly squeezed)
  • 2 tbsp lemon zest (From 1 lemon)
  • 1/2 tsp paprika (Add flavor and color)
  • 1/2 tsp chili flakes (Add heat)
  • 1/2 tsp black pepper (Seasoning)

Garnish

  • to taste none sesame seeds (Sprinkle on top)
  • to taste none chives (Chopped for garnish)

Instructions 

  • Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then coat lightly with cornstarch.
  • Heat oil in a pan and cook chicken skin-side down for 7 minutes per side until crispy.
  • Melt butter in the same pan, sauté garlic for 1 minute, then add soy sauce, mirin, honey, lemon juice, and zest. Simmer until thickened.
  • Return chicken to the pan, spoon sauce over, and cook for 1-2 minutes to coat and absorb flavors.
  • Serve over steamed rice, garnished with sesame seeds and chives, with extra sauce drizzled on top.

Notes

Dry the chicken with a paper towel before seasoning for extra crispiness.
Calories: 450kcal
Cost: $15
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian
Keyword: chicken