Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken
Lemon Honey Glazed Chicken is a light, flavorful dish that combines the tangy zest of fresh lemons with the natural sweetness of honey. This dish is a perfect balance of citrus and sweetness, offering a delightful glaze that enhances the juicy chicken. Ideal for weeknight dinners, special occasions, or when you're in the mood for something refreshing, this recipe is both easy to make and packed with flavor.
Ingredients
- Marinate CHICKEN:
- 350 g chicken thighs
- 1 tbsp oil
- 1 tbsp Chinese Cooking Wine
- ½ tsp baking soda
- ¼ cup cornstarch
- Lemon sauce:
- 1/4 cup of chicken stock
- 3 tbsp of lemon juice
- 1 tbsp of soy sauce
- 1 tbsp of lemon zest
- 1 tbsp of sugar
- 2 tbsp of honey
- 1/2 tbsp cornstarch
- STIR FRY:
- 4 cloves garlic minced
- 1 tsp ginger minced
- 6 dried Chinese chilies
- 2 tbsp of oil for stir frying
Instructions
- Coat the chicken with oil, baking soda and Shao-xing wine. Then, dredge the chicken in cornstarch and shake off the excess.
- Heat up some oil in a large frying pan. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
- For the honey lemon sauce, combine all of the ingredients above and set aside.
- Coat the chicken with oil, baking soda and Shao-xing wine. Then, dredge the chicken in cornstarch and shake off the excess.
- Heat up some oil in a large frying pan. Fry the chicken until golden brown and crispy. Set aside.
- For the honey lemon sauce, combine all of the ingredients above and set aside.
- In a pan, heat the oil over high heat. Add the garlic, ginger and dried chillies. Sauté for 30 seconds or until fragrant.
- Then, pour the sauce and continue stirring until the sauce thickens.
- Add the chicken to the pan and toss until it is evenly coated with the sauce.
- Serve the chicken with hot steamed rice, garnish with sesame seeds, spring onions and enjoy!