- 0:20 Prep
- 0:50 Cook
- 4 Servings
- Advanced
Succulent lemon honey chicken is fuss-free family favourite and can be prepared ahead.
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2cm piece fresh ginger, peeled, finely grated
- 2 garlic cloves, crushed
- 1/3 cup lemon juice
- 8 (1.5kg) chicken drumsticks
- 1kg desiree potatoes, peeled, chopped
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 (170g) chorizo sausage, sliced
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh flat-leaf parsley leaves
Method
- Step 1Combine honey, ginger, half the garlic and 1/4 cup lemon juice in a jug. Place chicken in a large, shallow glass dish. Add honey mixture. Coat. Cover. Refrigerate overnight, if time permits.
- Step 2Preheat oven to 200C/180C fan-forced. Place a wire rack in a foil-lined large baking dish. Remove chicken from dish, reserving marinade. Place chicken, in a single layer, on rack. Bake chicken, basting with reserved marinade and pan juices halfway through cooking, for 40 minutes or until chicken is golden and cooked through.
- Step 3Meanwhile, place potato on a large microwave-safe plate. Add 2 teaspoons cold water. Cover loosely with plastic wrap. Microwave on HIGH (100%) for 6 to 7 minutes or until tender. Drain.
- Step 4Heat oil in a large pan over medium-high heat. Add chorizo. Cook for 3 minutes or until golden. Add remaining garlic. Cook for 30 seconds. Add potato. Cook, stirring, for 3 minutes or until golden. Add parsley.
- Step 5Serve chicken with chorizo potatoes, drizzled with remaining lemon juice.
- Low carb
- Lower gi
Nutrition
2985 kj
Energy
33.3g
Fat Total
10.5g
Saturated Fat
3.9g
Fibre
49.1g
Protein
162mg
Cholesterol
769mg
Sodium
49.8g
Carbs (total)
All nutrition values are per serve
Notes
Prepare in advance: Make step 1 of the recipe. Store in an airtight container. Refrigerate for up to 3 days or freeze in an snap-lock bag for up to 2 months.
- Author: Liz Macri & Emma Braz
- Image credit: Al Richardson
- Publication: Super Food Ideas
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