Lemon-Honey Chicken Thighs with-Honey Oros Maxaira

Ingredients for 4 servings: 

• 500g skinless, boneless chicken thighs
• 1,5 tbsp olive oil
• ½  tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp black pepper
• 1 small thinly sliced shallots
• 2  tbsp water
• 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
• 1 tbsp honey Oros Maxaira
• 1 tsp oregano

g: grams, tbsp: tablespoon, tsp: teaspoon

Method:

1. Heat a large non-sticky skillet over medium-high heat. Add oil to pan andswirl to coat. 
2. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
3. Add chicken to pan; cook 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until browned . Transfer to a plate; keep warm.
4. Add shallots to pan; reduce heat to medium, and cook 2 minutes or until beginning to brown and soften, stirring frequently.
5. Add 2 tablespoons water, juice, and honey to pan; bring to a boil and cook for 1 minute.
6. Return chicken to pan, turning to coat. 
7. Sprinkle evenly with oregano, and serve immediately.

Nutritional value per serving:

Energy / Calories: 300 kcal

Fat: 11g

Carbohydrates: 7g

Protein: 42g

Vitamins & Minerals:

Niacin: 92% *

Selenium: 47%

Vitamin B6: 41%

Phosphorus: 31%

Magnesium: 10%

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.  

Antigoni Andreou

Clinical Dietitian – Nutritionist, RD, MSc