HONEY AND LEMON CHICKEN ON RICE (FOR WOMANS DAY)

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Indian influenced chicken dish to serve on WOMANS DAY, 8th March. A fusion of honey and lemon with orange juice flavours this wonderful chicken dish. A medley of Capsicum peppers add colour, and are so easy to cook, this dish should delight the woman of your dreams, and is good to share.

Provided by Brian Holley

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 21

800 g chicken breasts
2 cups cooked rice
4 tablespoons olive oil
8 baby onions, peeled (shallots)
2 carrots, finely sliced
5 garlic cloves, crushed
1 inch fresh ginger, chopped
1 teaspoon lemon rind, grated
1 tablespoon Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon salt
6 tablespoons orange juice
2 tablespoons lemon juice
4 tablespoons honey
1/2 teaspoon pepper
1/2 teaspoon chili flakes
6 spinach leaves
1/2 yellow capsicum, diced
1/2 red capsicum, diced
1/2 green capsicum, diced
2 tablespoons butter
4 sprigs parsley

Steps:

  • In a bowl mix together the ginger, lemon rind, salt, mustard, orange juice and pepper, half of the chilli flakes, half of the honey, and the lemon juice.
  • Place the chicken breasts in this mixture and marinate for 1 hour.
  • In the meantime heat half of the olive oil in a pan and sautee the onions, and carrots till just glazed. Add the garlic stir and cook for 3 minutes Remove from the heat.
  • Preheat oven to 200 c .
  • Transfer the onion mixture to a baking dish, spread the spinach leaves over the onions and place the chicken on top of the spinach. Pour the remaining honey over the chicken and bake in the oven till tender and golden.
  • Back to the sautee pan. Heat the remaining olive oil in the pan and sautee the capsicums for a few minutes Add the rice to the pan, season with salt and toss all together.
  • Plate the chicken on top of the vegetables and glaze with the cooking juices. Serve the rice in a bowl, Sprinkle the remaining chilli flakes over the chicken and rice, garnish with the parsley.
  • Serve hot.

Nicolas Leyva
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken breast on the weekend, and then use it to make this dish during the week. It's quick and easy, and it's always a hit with my family.


Dorothy Everett
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables, and it's always a delicious and satisfying meal.


Michelle Fernandez
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. There are just a few ingredients, and they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Inder Singh Offical
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken breast on the weekend, and then use it to make this dish during the week. It's quick and easy, and it's always a hit with my family.


Maung Than Naing JR
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it's always a hit with my guests. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, and the sauce is always delicious. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves honey and lemon chicken.


Zelax music
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This recipe is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables, and it's always a delicious and satisfying meal.


Koketjo Samantha
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. There are just a few ingredients, and they all come together to create a delicious and satisfying meal. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who is looking for a quick and easy weeknight dinner.


Ezenwa Ebuka
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This recipe is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken breast on the weekend, and then use it to make this dish during the week. It's quick and easy, and it's always a hit with my family.


Arslan arshad Arslan arshad
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I've made this recipe several times now, and it never disappoints. The chicken is always moist and flavorful, and the sauce is perfectly balanced. I highly recommend this recipe to anyone who loves honey and lemon chicken.


Junaid nepali
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I'm not a very experienced cook, but this recipe was easy to follow and the results were delicious. The chicken was cooked perfectly and the sauce was amazing. I will definitely be making this again.


Afaqali Gillani
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I love this recipe! It's so simple to make, and the chicken always turns out perfectly. I usually serve it with roasted vegetables, and it's always a hit with my guests.


H Mook
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This was a quick and easy recipe to follow, and the results were amazing. The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was finger-licking good. I will definitely be making this again and again.


Jimmy Sampier
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this recipe changed my mind. The combination of honey and lemon is divine, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.


Parker Sims
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This honey and lemon chicken recipe is a keeper! The chicken was moist and flavorful, and the sauce was perfectly sweet and tangy. I served it over rice, and it was a hit with my family. Definitely recommend!