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Cooking at Home - Honey Lemon Chicken

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Platter of honey lemon chicken pieces.

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. Preheat oven to 375 °F. Line a baking pan with foil for easy clean up. Lightly oil the foil.
  2. Combine flour and salt in a plastic bag. Shake chicken pieces in flour mixture, remove from bag and place on prepared pan.
  3. Bake for 45 minutes.
  4. 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.

Source: Montana State University Extension Service, Nutrition Education Program

Nutrition Information

Serving Size: 1 chicken piece (average), 1/8 of recipe 

Nutrients

Amount
Total Calories115
Total Fat3 g
Saturated Fat0 g
Cholesterol22 mg
Sodium317 mg
Carbohydrates15 g
Dietary Fiber0 g
Total Sugars9 g
Added Sugars included8 g
Protein8 g
Vitamin D0 mcg
Calcium7 mg
Iron1 mg
Potassium102 mg