Honey & Lemon Marinated Chicken
- Juice and zest of 1 large lemon
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 2 inches garlic paste
- 1 teaspoon dried herbs (oregano, thyme or rosemary)
- 1/2 cup plus 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 4 bone-in chicken breast halves skin on
- Salt & pepper to taste
- PREP & MARINATE
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees
- Line a baking sheet with foil
- In a medium bowl, whisk together lemon juice and zest, honey, garlic, herbs and 1/2 cup olive oil.
- Place the chicken breasts in a dish and add the marinade.
- Cover with plastic wrap and marinate for at least 30 minutes in the fridge, turning over the chicken occasionally.
- COOK CHICKEN
- Heat the remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low hear.
- Pat the chicken dry with paper towels, season with salt and pepper and place, skin-side down, in the hot skillet.
- Cook until the skin is browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.
- Transfer the chicken skin-side up, to the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until cooked through and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes.
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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/member/views/honey-lemon-marinated-chicken-1246818 (may not work)