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Honey Lemon Chicken

Honey Lemon Chicken

106 Ratings
106 Ratings
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Honey Lemon Chicken on a plate
Makes: 8 servings
Total Cost: $$$$

Honey adds sweetness to this tangy chicken dish. Enjoy with a side of steamed vegetables and brown rice.

Ingredients

  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • 1 pound chicken (cut into 8 pieces)
  • 1/2 cup flour (all purpose)
  • 1 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 cup honey*
  • 1/4 cup lemon juice
  • 1 teaspoon rosemary (fresh or dried)

Directions

  1. Wash hands with soap and water.
  2. Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line a baking pan with foil for easy clean up. Lightly oil the foil.
  3. Combine flour and salt in a plastic bag. Shake chicken pieces in flour mixture, remove from bag and place on prepared pan.
  4. Bake for 45 minutes.
  5. Combine honey, lemon, and rosemary. Spoon mixture over chicken to glaze chicken pieces. Bake another 15 minutes.

Notes

*Children under the age of one should not consume honey.

Learn more about:

Source:

Montana State University Extension Service
Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 chicken piece (average), 1/8 of recipe
Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 115
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Cholesterol 22 mg
Sodium 317 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 8 g
Protein 8 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 7 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 102 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 115
Total Fat 3 g
Saturated Fat 0 g
Monounsaturated Fat 1 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 3 mg
Omega 3 - DHA 10 mg
Cholesterol 22 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 9 g
Added Sugars included 8 g
Protein 8 g
Minerals
Calcium 7 mg
Potassium 102 mg
Sodium 317 mg
Copper 35 mcg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 11 mg
Phosphorus 77 mg
Selenium 8 mcg
Zinc 0 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 5 mcg RAE
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mg
Vitamin C 3 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 4 mcg
Folate 26 mcg DFE
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 3 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 ounces

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My family loved it.
08/24/16
Made this recipe exactly as called for. Delicious chicken. So easy to make. A keeper for sure.
08/28/14
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