Sticky lemon chicken

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1. Preheat the oven to fan 170C/conventional 190C/gas 5. Put the chicken breasts, skin-side up, in one layer in a shallow ovenproof dish or tin. Put all the remaining ingredients in a bowl and warm through in the microwave or a small pan for 1 minute, then stir to mix everything together and pour over the chicken.
2. Slide the dish into the oven and roast the chicken for 30-40 minutes, basting every 10 minutes or so. The juices will gradually thicken and give the chicken a shiny coating at the end. Leave the chicken to stand for 5 minutes before serving with new potatoes and a green salad.

Per serving

250 kcalories, protein 31g, carbohydrate 4g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 0g, salt 0.23 g

'I really enjoyed the simplicity of this dish and it was quick. It would also be great for a summer barbecue.'

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• Shelagh

  17 February 2008

  Shelagh rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I have made this several times and the family all enjoy it. You do need to be careful to check the oven regularly because it will quickly burn. A nice easy dish.

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• Geraldine

  03 April 2008

  Geraldine commented on this recipe

  Delicious! Chicken stays moist and has a lovely sticky coating. It is a favourite family supper. One of my favorites too as it is so quick and easy.

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• StormyRaincloud

  11 April 2008

  StormyRaincloud commented on this recipe

  My daughter said it didn't taste very lemony, so will probably try more lemons next time, but it was very nice.

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• sigrid

  26 July 2008

  sigrid rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really easy, fast and unbelievebly yummy! Great recipe for a different after work meal! Thanks!

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• sigrid

  26 July 2008

  sigrid commented on this recipe

  btw, I forgot to tell that I used 2 small biological lemons and I also added 1 tbsl dark soy sauce. :-)

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• Mrsnoonoo

  05 September 2008

  Mrsnoonoo rated and commented on this recipe

  

  Really lovely taste. Will become a regular event. I only used 1/2 of the lemon juice but all of the lemon zest and found the lemon just right.

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• EmmaH

  11 February 2009

  EmmaH commented on this recipe

  This was great. I was a bit scared at first, because I'm not the biggest honey fan. Whilst it was cooking in the oven, there was a really strong smell of honey, but once it was on the plate it blended in great and wasn't over-powering. I added two lemons, some peppers and corainder to boost it a bit. It was a really nice, light meal. Will be ideal in the summer with some salad! Mmmm.

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• honeybee

  27 March 2009

  honeybee rated and commented on this recipe

  

  I really wanted to love this, but chicken was dry and cooking juices burnt

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• hlnharrison

  09 November 2009

  hlnharrison rated and commented on this recipe

  

  This is one of the first "Good Food" recipes I made when I first became a subscriber in 2003. I have made this so many times. It is suitable for family meals yet special enough for informal meals with friends. It is so easy and works well every time.

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Ingredients

• 4 part-boned chicken breasts, skin on
• grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon
• 1 tbsp clear honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• new potato and green salad, to serve

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Serves 4

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Cook 50 mins

Ingredients

• 4 part-boned chicken breasts, skin on
• grated zest and juice of 1 large lemon
• 1 tbsp clear honey
• 1 tbsp olive oil
• 2 garlic cloves , chopped
• 1 tsp dried oregano
• new potato and green salad, to serve

Per serving

250 kcalories, protein 31g, carbohydrate 4g, fat 13 g, saturated fat 3g, fibre 0g, salt 0.23 g

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