HONEY & LEMON MARINATED CHICKEN

HONEY & LEMON MARINATED CHICKEN image

Yield 4 Servings

Number Of Ingredients 7

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

Steps:

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.