Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs


Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs

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Servings: 4
Total Time: 35 mins
Related Categories: Chicken

 
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Ingredients
  • lemon
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  • 1 tablespoon
    grated fresh ginger
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  • 1/2 teaspoon
    salt
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  • 2 tablespoons
    honey
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  • 1 tablespoon
    reduced-sodium soy sauce
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  • chicken thighs with bone
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  • 2 teaspoons
    vegetable oil
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    Sliced green onions and lemon wedges (optional)
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Directions
1.
Finely shred peel from lemon and juice lemon. In bowl combine the lemon peel, ginger and salt. In another bowl combine lemon juice, honey, soy sauce and 2 Tbsp. water.
2.
Rub lemon peel mixture under the skin of the chicken thighs. In 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. Place chicken, skin side down, in the hot oil. Cook 7 minutes or until well-browned; turn chicken and add lemon juice mixture. Reduce heat; cover and cook 14 to 18 minutes longer or until done (180 degrees F.).
3.
Transfer chicken to plates. Skim fat from pan juices, if desired. Drizzle chicken with some of the pan juices. Top with green onion and serve with lemon wedges.

Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 459, Total Fat 31 g, Cholesterol 158 mg, Sodium 567 mg, Carbohydrate 12 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 33 g, Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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