Lemon Honey Chicken

Prep: 15 min Cook: 30 min Serves: 4 Cuisine: Chinese

Lemon Honey Chicken offers a delightful balance of sweetness, tanginess, and savory flavors. Juicy chicken pieces are glazed with honey and lemon, enhanced by soy sauce and aromatic spices. Perfect for family dinners or casual gatherings, it pairs well with rice or vegetables for a complete meal.

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Ingredients

  • 1 broiler-fryer chicken, cut in serving pieces
  • 1/4 cup corn oil
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 1 egg yolk, slightly beaten
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 teaspoon monosodium glutamate (m.s.g.)
  • 1 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon nutmeg

Instructions

  1. Line a 13 x 9-inch baking pan with aluminum foil.
  2. Arrange chicken pieces in the prepared pan.

Nutrition & Diet Analysis (per serving)

712 kcal 36% DV
Protein Fat Carbs

Macronutrients

Protein 19.7g 39% DV
Total Fat 52.7g 68% DV
Carbs 50.6g 18% DV
Fiber 14.1g 50% DV
Sugar 24.8g 50% DV

Electrolytes

Sodium 2029.5mg 88% DV
Potassium 966.3mg 21% DV
Cholesterol 589.5mg 100% DV

Vitamins & Minerals

Vitamin A 738.3mcg 82% DV
Vitamin C 1.1mg 1% DV
Vitamin D 2.6mcg 13% DV
Calcium 186mg 14% DV
Iron 8.7mg 49% DV

* % Daily Values based on a 2,000 calorie diet (FDA 2020).

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