Honey-Glazed Lemon Chicken

Gluten Free
Dairy Free
Health score
55%
Honey-Glazed Lemon Chicken
45 min.
8
1228kcal

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Welcome to your new favorite dish: Honey-Glazed Lemon Chicken! This mouthwatering recipe combines the zesty freshness of lemons with the rich sweetness of honey, creating a delightful balance that will tantalize your taste buds. Perfect for lunch or dinner, this dish is not only gluten-free and dairy-free but also promises to be a crowd-pleaser for family gatherings or intimate dinners.

Imagine a whole roasting chicken, infused with a tangy lemon marinade, which caramelizes beautifully in the oven, creating a golden-brown exterior. Each bite reveals juicy, tender meat that’s bursting with flavor, thanks to a simple but effective brining technique. The glaze made from warm honey adds that finishing touch, ensuring every piece is coated in luscious sweetness.

This recipe serves eight, making it ideal for celebrations or when you're entertaining friends. With a total cooking time of just 45 minutes after marinating, you’ll be amazed at how easy it is to impress your guests with a seemingly gourmet meal. The combination of aromatic spices, citrus brightness, and the natural sweetness of honey promises to make Honey-Glazed Lemon Chicken a standout dish at your table. Get ready to indulge in an experience that’s not only delicious but also gluten- and dairy-free, putting it firmly on the map for healthy eating!

Ingredients

  • servings pepper black freshly ground
  • servings coarse kosher salt 
  • 0.5 cup honey 
  • 2.5 cups juice of lemon fresh (from 12 large lemons)
  • 13 pound roasting chickens dry rinsed

Equipment

  • frying pan
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • roasting pan
  • aluminum foil
  • ziploc bags

Directions

  1. Place each chicken in heavy-duty resealable plastic bag.
  2. Add 1 1/4 cups lemon juice to each. Seal bags; turn chickens to coat. Refrigerate at least 6 hours and up to 1 day, turning bags occasionally.
  3. Preheat oven to 450°F.
  4. Drain chickens; pat dry.
  5. Sprinkle each with salt and pepper.
  6. Place chickens side by side, breast side down, on racks in large roasting pan. Roast 15 minutes. Reduce oven temperature to 375°F. Roast 45 minutes.
  7. Turn chickens breast side up.
  8. Brush all over with honey. Continue to roast until cooked through and deep brown, basting with any juices in pan and brushing with honey occasionally, about 55 minutes longer.
  9. Transfer chickens to platter. Tent loosely with foil to keep warm and let stand 15 minutes.
  10. Meanwhile, pour pan juices into small saucepan. Spoon off fat. Rewarm pan juices. Season with salt and pepper.
  11. Serve chickens with pan juices.

Nutrition Facts

Calories1228kcal
Protein30.45%
Fat61.88%
Carbs7.67%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.53
Glycemic Load
9.12
Inflammation Score
-10
Nutrition Score
41.449565002452%

Flavonoids

Eriodictyol
3.72mg
Hesperetin
11.03mg
Naringenin
1.05mg
Myricetin
0.02mg
Quercetin
0.28mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:1227.53kcal
61.38%
Fat:83.37g
128.27%
Saturated Fat:23.76g
148.51%
Carbohydrates:23.27g
7.76%
Net Carbohydrates:22.97g
8.35%
Sugar:19.32g
21.46%
Cholesterol:462.74mg
154.25%
Sodium:566.69mg
24.64%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:92.3g
184.6%
Vitamin B3:34.68mg
173.39%
Vitamin A:4541.09IU
90.82%
Selenium:62.67µg
89.53%
Phosphorus:894.93mg
89.49%
Vitamin B12:5.33µg
88.78%
Vitamin B6:1.76mg
88.11%
Vitamin B5:5.6mg
55.99%
Vitamin B2:0.94mg
55.28%
Vitamin C:42.53mg
51.55%
Zinc:6.97mg
46.49%
Iron:7.53mg
41.85%
Folate:155.59µg
38.9%
Potassium:1145.55mg
32.73%
Magnesium:107.41mg
26.85%
Vitamin B1:0.34mg
22.39%
Copper:0.34mg
17.21%
Manganese:0.18mg
9.23%
Calcium:60.22mg
6.02%
Fiber:0.3g
1.19%
Source:Epicurious