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Honey Lemon Chicken

Honey Lemon Chicken on a plate
Makes: 8 servings

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.

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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 156
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Cholesterol 37 mg
Sodium 334 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 8 g
Protein 13 g
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Calcium 10 mg
Iron 1 mg
Potassium 125 mg

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Nutrients Amount
Total Calories 156
Total Fat 5 g
Saturated Fat 1 g
Monounsaturated Fat 2 g
Polyunsaturated Fat 1 g
Linoleic Acid 1 g
α-Linolenic Acid 0.1 g
Omega 3 - EPA 0 g
Omega 3 - DHA 0 g
Cholesterol 37 mg
Carbohydrates 15 g
Dietary Fiber 0 g
Total Sugars 8 g
Added Sugars included 8 g
Protein 13 g
Minerals
Calcium 10 mg
Potassium 125 mg
Sodium 334 mg
Copper 0 mg
Iron 1 mg
Magnesium 13 mg
Phosphorus 91 mg
Selenium 12 mg
Zinc 1 mg
Vitamins
Vitamin A 7 mcg
Vitamin B6 0.2 mg
Vitamin B12 0.1 mcg
Vitamin C 1 mg
Vitamin D 0 mcg
Vitamin E 0 mg
Vitamin K 3 mcg
Folate 26 mcg
Thiamin 0.1 mg
Riboflavin 0.1 mg
Niacin 4 mg
Choline 34 mg

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MyPlate Food Groups

Grains 1/2 ounces
Protein Foods 1 1/2 ounces
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