Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs

Total Time: 35 mins Preparation Time: 10 mins Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lemon
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon salt
• 2 tablespoons honey
• 1 tablespoon reduced sodium soy sauce
• 8 chicken thighs, with bone
• 2 teaspoons vegetable oil
• sliced green onions and lemon wedge (optional)

Recipe

• 1 finely shred peel from lemon and juice lemon. in bowl combine the lemon peel, ginger and salt. in another bowl combine lemon juice, honey, soy sauce and 2 tablespoons water.
• 2 rub lemon peel mixture under the skin of the chicken thighs. in 12-inch skillet, heat oil over medium-high heat. place chicken, skin side down, in the hot oil. cook 7 minutes or until well-browned; turn chicken and add lemon juice mixture. reduce heat; cover and cook 14 to 18 minutes longer or until done (180 degrees f.).
• 3 transfer chicken to plates. skim fat from pan juices, if desired. drizzle chicken with some of the pan juices. top with green onion and serve with lemon wedges.