Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken

Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken

Honey Lemon Garlic Chicken

Serve: 2

Ingredients

  • 2 boneless chicken thighs, skinless (200g)
  • ¼ cup corn flour
  • Salt and pepper to taste
  • 1 cup of brown rice, cooked

Sauce

  • 5 cloves of garlic, minced

  • 2 tbsp of soy sauce

  • 2 tbsp of mirin

  • 1 tbsp of honey

  • 1 lemon juice

  • ½ tbsp of lemon zest

  • ½ tsp of paprika

  • ½ tsp of chilli flakes

  • ½ tsp of black pepper

Sesame seeds for garnish 

Method: 

  1. Season the chicken thigh with salt and pepper. Coat the chicken with cornflour and shake off excess. Set aside
  2. In a lightly greased pan, over medium-high heat, fry the chicken until golden brown. Set aside.
  3. In a pan, saute garlic until fragrant. 
  4. Add in soy sauce, mirin, honey, lemon juice, lemon zest, paprika, chilli flakes and black pepper. Cook the sauce until it thickens.
  5. Return the chicken to the pan and baste the chicken with the sauce.
  6. Serve with hot steamed brown rice and garnish with sesame seeds!

 

Macros per serve

Cals 460

Protein 30g

Fat 17g

Carbs 48g

Fibre 3g

Health Benefits of Ingredients

Skinless chicken thighs: High-quality complete protein for muscle repair & satiety. Provides iron, zinc & B-vitamins.

Brown rice: Whole-grain carbohydrates , steady energy. Contains fibre, magnesium & B-vitamins. Better blood-sugar response than white rice. 

Garlic: Supports heart & immune health. Contains antioxidant and anti-inflammatory compounds.

Lemon juice & zest: High in vitamin C, Enhances iron absorption from chicken. Adds flavour without calories.

Paprika, chilli & pepper: Rich in antioxidants. May support metabolism and circulation. Boost flavour without added sugar or fat.

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