Chickenwithlemonhoneyandcarrots Recipes

CRISPY HONEY LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a large bowl or ziplock bag, toss the chicken thighs with the cornstarch well so every piece is covered in cornstarch. Set aside.
• Add all the "Sauce" ingredients to a bowl and whisk together to combine. Set aside.
• Add the vegetable oil to a large pan on medium-high heat.
• Once the oil is hot, add the chicken and fry on medium-high heat until crispy and golden.
• Remove chicken from the pan, save one tablespoon of oil and discard the rest.
• Add garlic, ginger and red pepper flakes to the pan and cook on low heat for about 30 seconds, until you smell the garlic. Stir continuously and be careful as the garlic and red pepper flakes can burn quickly.
• Add in the chicken back to the pan and toss.
• Give the sauce in the bowl a quick stir and add it to the pan.
• Stir to coat well the chicken for about 30 seconds to 1 minute, until sauce has thickened.
• Garnish with chopped green onions, sesame seeds and fresh lemon zest.
• Serve immediately with rice.

LEMON ROASTED CHICKEN WITH CARROTS AND POTATOES

Steps:

• Preheat oven to 350°F.
• Remove giblets from cavity of chicken. Wash chicken thoroughly in cold water, both inside and out. Remove any loose bits of fat. Pat dry thoroughly with paper towels. Sprinkle a generous amount of salt and black pepper on the chicken, rubbing it with your fingers over all its body and into its cavity.
• Wash the lemons in cold water and dry them with a towel. Soften each lemon by placing it on a counter and rolling it back and forth as you put firm downward pressure on it with the palm of your hand. Puncture the lemons in at least 20 places each, using a sturdy round toothpick, a trussing needle, a sharp-pointed fork, or similar implement.
• Place both lemons in the bird's cavity. Close up the opening with toothpicks or with trussing needle and string; do not seal it completely airtight, or the bird may explode. Run kitchen string from one leg to the other, tying it at both knuckle ends. Leave the legs in their natural position without pulling them tight. If the skin is unbroken, the chicken will puff up as it cooks, and the string serves only to keep the thighs from spreading apart and splitting the skin.
• Put the chicken into a roasting pan, breast facing down. Arrange the carrots and potatoes around it. Place the pan in the upper third of the preheated oven. After 30 minutes, stir the carrots and potatoes and turn the chicken over to have the breast face up. When turning it, try not to puncture the skin. If kept intact, the chicken will swell like a balloon, which makes for an arresting presentation at the table later. Do not worry too much about it, however, because even if it fails to swell, the flavor will not be affected.
• Cook for 30 to 35 minutes more, then turn the oven up to 400°F Stir the potatoes and carrots again, ensuring they are covered with the chicken juice, and cook for 20 minutes more. (Total cooking time should be 20 to 25 minutes per pound.).
• Whether your bird has puffed up or not, bring it to the table whole and leave the lemons inside until it is carved and opened. The juices that run out are perfectly delicious. Be sure to spoon them over the chicken slices. The lemons will have shriveled up, but they still contain some juice; if you squeeze them, they may squirt.

CROCK POT LEMON HONEY CHICKEN

Steps:

• Pierce lemon with fork then place in chicken cavity.
• Place chicken in slow cooker/crock pot.
• Combine orange juice and honey then pour over chicken.
• Cook on Low 8 hours.
• Using tongs remove the lemon and squeeze over chicken.
• Carve chicken and serve.

INSTANT POT® PROVENCAL HONEY-LEMON CHICKEN

Steps:

• Rub the herbes de Provence into the chicken legs and thighs.
• Turn on a multi-functional pressure cooker (such as Instant Pot®) and select the Saute function. Add 2 tablespoons olive oil and sliced garlic. Add chicken legs and thighs to the pot and brown on both sides, 5 to 7 minutes. Remove chicken from pot and set aside. Add chicken stock to the pot and place a rack inside. Return chicken to the pot, on top of the rack. Close and lock the lid; choose high pressure and set the timer for 25 minutes. Allow 10 to 15 minutes for pressure to build.
• While chicken is cooking, prepare the sauce. Whisk honey, lemon zest, lemon juice, thyme leaves, remaining oil, and lavender flowers together in a small bowl.
• Set an oven rack about 6 inches from the heat source and preheat the oven's broiler. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil.
• Release pressure carefully using the quick-release method according to manufacturer's instructions, about 5 minutes. Unlock and remove the lid. Transfer chicken to the prepared baking sheet. Brush sauce liberally over the chicken; reserve remaining sauce.
• Broil chicken in the preheated oven until browned, about 2 minutes, watching carefully to prevent burning.
• Pour remaining sauce into a small saucepan over medium-high heat. Add one ladleful of liquid from the pressure cooker. Whisk in cornstarch and boil until reduced by half or thickened to your preference, stirring frequently to prevent burning, 1 to 3 minutes. Serve sauce alongside chicken.

CHICKEN WITH LEMON, HONEY AND CARROTS

Steps:

• In a small bowl or cup mix together 1-1/2 teaspoons salt, paprika, cinnamon and black pepper; rub into chicken pieces.
• Heat oil in a skillet and brown the chicken pieces in two batches, turning once; transfer to a plate.
• Leave some oil in the skillet and add in onions and carrots and 1/2 teaspoon salt and pepper to taste; cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally until onions are softened and just beginning to brown (about 8 minutes).
• Add in 2 tablespoons garlic and cook for about 1 minutes, stirring occasionally.
• Return the chicken (skin sides up) to the skillet, tossing the onions and carrots around the chicken.
• Stir the water or broth, lemon juice and honey together until blended, and add to the skillet; cook over medium heat, covered until chicken is fully cooked and the carrots are tender (about 25-30 minutes).
• Season with more salt to taste if desired.
• Delicious!