Honey & Lemon Chicken recipe – NUTRITION.FITNESS

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Glazed honey and lemon chicken fillets with golden edges, fresh herbs, and lemon slices on a serving plate

Honey & Lemon Chicken

Golden roasted Honey & Lemon Chicken pairs lean, juicy chicken breast with a light glaze of honey, zesty lemon juice, garlic, and a touch of mustard for subtle warmth. Pan-seared or oven-baked to golden perfection, it’s finished with fresh thyme or parsley for a bright herbal note. Quick to prep and packed with flavour, this dish strikes the balance between sweet, tangy, and savoury—perfect for midweek meals, meal prep, or protein-forward plates that feel anything but basic.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 40 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Course Dinner
Cuisine British, Comfort Food
Servings 4
Calories 786 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 40 g butter
  • 2 lemons juiced
  • 2 tbsps honey
  • 4 rosemary leaves only
  • 1 garlic clove finely chopped
  • 0.5 tsp sea salt
  • 0.5 tsp ground black pepper
  • 1.2 kg chicken thighs bone-in
  • 1 lemon cut into wedges

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 200°C/400°F. Place chicken in a roasting dish in a single layer.
  • In a saucepan, melt butter over low heat. Stir in lemon juice, honey, rosemary, garlic, salt and pepper.
  • Pour lemon butter over chicken. Arrange lemon wedges around the dish.
  • Roast for 40 minutes or until chicken is golden and cooked through.

Nutrition

Calories: 786kcalCarbohydrates: 17gProtein: 50gFat: 58gSaturated Fat: 19gPolyunsaturated Fat: 11gMonounsaturated Fat: 23gTrans Fat: 1gCholesterol: 316mgSodium: 588mgPotassium: 742mgFiber: 2gSugar: 11gVitamin A: 506IUVitamin C: 43mgCalcium: 52mgIron: 3mg
Keyword chicken thighs, high protein, honey lemon, roast
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