Description
A delicious blend of flavors with a zesty lemon twist, perfect for a Chinese-style chicken dish.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound chicken thighs
- 1/2 cup soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tablespoons lemon juice
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon minced ginger
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 3 green onions, chopped
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
Instructions
- In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, and sesame oil.
- Add the chicken thighs to a resealable bag and pour marinade over them, ensuring they’re well coated. Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the grill or skillet over medium heat.
- Remove chicken from marinade and discard the marinade.
- Cook chicken for 6-7 minutes on each side, or until fully cooked and golden brown.
- Sprinkle with green onions and red pepper flakes before serving.
Notes
- Adjust honey and lemon juice to taste for desired sweetness and tartness.
- Serve with steamed rice or noodles for a complete meal.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Chinese
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 1000mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 25g
- Cholesterol: 70mg