Honey Lemon Glazed Chicken Thigh
By Tiffy Cooks
This Honey Lemon Glazed Chicken Thigh is one of those dishes that feels bright, comforting, and instantly craveable. Juicy boneless chicken thighs are coated in a glossy honey lemon glaze made with fresh lemon juice and zest, giving each bite a citrusy pop that’s fragrant and refreshing. The flavors might remind you of Chinese takeout lemon chicken, but this version uses thicker, juicier cuts of chicken thigh that make it especially satisfying served over rice, or even as an easy protein topping for salads.
Equipment
Ingredients
Velvet Chicken Thighs
- 4 boneless chicken thigh skin on (can also use skinless as well)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp vegetarian oyster sauce
- 1 tsp garlic powder
- ½ tsp salt
- ½ tsp black pepper
- 2 tbsp cornstarch
Lemon Honey Glaze
- 1-2 tbsp Lemon Zest about 1 lemon
- ¼ cup fresh lemon juice
- 2 tbsp honey
- ¼ tsp salt
- 1 tsp cornstarch
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Add chicken thighs to a bowl with soy sauce, vegetarian oyster sauce, garlic powder, salt, black pepper, and cornstarch. Mix until evenly coated.
- Make the lemon glaze: In a small bowl, mix lemon zest, lemon juice, honey, salt, and cornstarch. Set aside.
- Pan-fry: Heat oil in a pan over medium-high heat. Pan-fry chicken for 5 minutes per side until golden and cooked through. Remove and set aside.
- Glaze: Pour the lemon sauce into the pan and simmer for 30 seconds until glossy.
- Finish: Add chicken back in and cook on medium-high heat for 2–3 minutes, tossing to coat.
- Serve: Serve chicken thighs whole or cut into bite sized slices over rice.
Nutrition
Calories: 398kcalCarbohydrates: 32gProtein: 46gFat: 9gSaturated Fat: 2gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gTrans Fat: 0.04gCholesterol: 215mgSodium: 2328mgPotassium: 677mgFiber: 1gSugar: 18gVitamin A: 64IUVitamin C: 16mgCalcium: 41mgIron: 3mg
