Bbscewed Hic Hic Honey Lemon Chicken

May 12, 2023May 12, 20230 11
Scrumptious skewered honey lemon chicken recipe
in Main

Prep

35 min

Cook

25 min

Ready In

60 min

Level

Easy

Rating

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Ingredients

1/3 cup scotch
8 boneless skinless chicken breasts , each cut into 3 pieces horizontally , white tendons removed ( leaving you with 24 pieces )
3 garlic cloves
1/2 cup lite olive oil or 1/2 cup vegetable oil
1/3 cup honey
1/3 cup soy sauce
3/4 teaspoon salt ( or less )
pepper
2 large lemons , scored and sliced
24 large mushrooms , cleaned , stems removed
12 large green onions , cleaned , white parts only cut into 2 inch pieces
2 large green peppers , seeded , cut into 2 inch squares
2 large red peppers , seeded , cut into 2 inch squares
fresh parsley ( to garnish ) ( optional )

Nutrision Information

Servings Per Recipe
8
Calories
347
Sugar
23g
Fat
16g
Skewered honey lemon chicken is a versatile dish that can be served as a main course or as an appetizer. This dish is perfect for summer barbecues, picnics, or family dinners. The chicken is marinated in a sweet and tangy mixture of honey, lemon and soy sauce, which infuses the chicken with flavor and makes it extra juicy. The skewers are then baked in the oven until the chicken is cooked through and tender.

Instructions

1.Preheat your oven to 350°F.
2.Cut chicken breasts into 3 pieces and season with salt and pepper.
3.In a large bowl, whisk together scotch, minced garlic, oil, honey, soy sauce, salt and pepper to make a marinade.
4.Add the chicken to the bowl with the marinade, toss, and marinate in the fridge for 20-30 minutes.
5.Skewer the chicken pieces onto wooden or metal skewers, alternating with lemon slices, green onions, mushrooms and peppers pieces.
6.Place the skewers on a baking dish and bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, turning often and basting the chicken with leftover marinade.
7.Once cooked, remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Serve hot garnished with fresh parsley if desired.

PROS

This honey lemon chicken is a delicious and healthy dish that is full of flavor.

The marinade is easy to make and adds complexity to the chicken.

CONS

The chicken needs to be marinated, which requires a bit of preparation time.

The skewers take some time to cook in the oven and must be turned often to ensure even cooking.

HEALTH & BENEFITS

Chicken is a great source of protein and an essential part of a healthy diet.
This dish is low in fat and high in protein, making it a healthy meal option.
Additionally, the lemons are a good source of vitamin C, while the honey in the marinade has antioxidant properties that can help fight against disease.

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