CHICKEN WITH LEMON, HONEY AND CARROTS

Chicken With Lemon, Honey and Carrots image

Provided by Kittencalrecipezazz

Categories Chicken

Time 1h25m

Yield 3-4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 lbs chicken pieces
salt and pepper
1/4-1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
1 1/4 teaspoons paprika
3 -4 tablespoons oil
1 large onion, halved then sliced
1 lb carrot, peeled, halved and chopped
2 tablespoons minced fresh garlic
1/2 cup water (low sodium) or 1/2 cup chicken broth (low sodium)
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
2 -3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons chopped parsley

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!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 857.3, Fat 55.7, SaturatedFat 13.8, Cholesterol 207, Sodium 303.7, Carbohydrate 35.7, Fiber 5.7, Sugar 21.2, Protein 53.9