Braised Lemon and Honey Chicken with Feta Salad

Golden braised chicken glazed with honey and lemon, served alongside a fresh chickpea, feta, and cucumber Mediterranean salad.

Estimated Nutrition

Per Serving Total
Calories 1068 kcals 4272 kcals
Carbohydrates 51.2 grams 204.8 grams
Fat 54.6 grams 218.4 grams
Protein 93.1 grams 372.4 grams
Cook Time
41 mins
Produces
4 people
Allergies
Vegetarian
Vegan
Dairy Free
Gluten Free

Ingredients

Dairy
150
g
Feta Cheese
crumbled
Fruits
1
piece
Lemon
cut into chunks
1
tbsp
Lemon Juice
for the salad dressing
LegumesPulses
400
g
Chickpeas
rinsed and drained
Liquids
Meat
1.6
kg
Chicken
cut into 8 pieces
NutsSeeds
12
clove
Garlic
peeled but left whole
1
handful
Oregano
fresh leaves
1
handful
1
g
Black Pepper
freshly ground
OilsFats
15
ml
Olive Oil
for the chicken
45
ml
Olive Oil
for the salad dressing
Other
125
g
Vegetables
1
piece
Red Onion
sliced
2
piece
Cucumber
chopped Lebanese variety
1
piece
Green Pepper
core and seeds removed, chopped
50
g
Black Olives
pitted and halved

Steps

  • Heat a large frying pan over high heat, add oil and chicken, and cook for 5 minutes until golden.
  • Remove the chicken from the pan and set it aside.
  • Reduce heat to medium-high and cook the sliced onion for 1 minute.
  • Add the garlic and cook for a further minute.
  • Return chicken to the pan with lemon, 175ml stock, and honey.
  • Simmer covered for 20 minutes until the chicken is cooked through.
  • Move chicken to a baking tray and simmer the sauce uncovered for 15 minutes to thicken.
  • Place chicken under a hot grill for 5 minutes until crisp.
  • Arrange chicken on a platter, drizzle with sauce, and sprinkle with oregano.
  • Mix chickpeas, feta, parsley, cucumber, pepper, and olives in a bowl.
  • Whisk olive oil with lemon juice and season with salt and pepper.
  • Toss the dressing with the salad and serve.