the Breville Test Kitchen
Lemon Chicken
Sweet, sticky chicken with melting soft onions all infused with flavours of lemon, honey and garlic. This one-pan wonder is quick and fuss free. Serve with a fresh green salad and some corn cobs for dinner in a flash.
the Smart Oven™ Air Fryer XL
45 mins total time
15 mins active time
Easy
Serves 4
Ingredients
Measurements:
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4 chicken marylands
Saltto season
Freshly ground black pepperto season
2 tbsp vegetable oil
1 brown onionthinly sliced
3 cloves garlicpeeled and smashed with the side of a knife
1 tbsp thinly sliced lemon zest
⅓ cup (80 ml) fresh lemon juice
½ cup (180 g) honey
1 tbsp soy sauce
1 tbsp rice wine vinegar
Instructions
- 1Insert the wire rack into position 7. Set the oven to Bake, Convection, 175°C, for 30 minutes and press Start to preheat. Meanwhile, prepare the chicken.
- 2Pat the chicken dry with paper towel and season generously with the salt and pepper.
- 3Heat a large cast iron skillet over medium-high heat for 2 minutes. Add the oil and heat for 1 minute. Add the chicken, and sear for 3 minutes, or until golden brown. Turn and sear the other side for 2 minutes. Transfer to a plate.
- 4Reduce the heat to medium. Add the onion and garlic to the skillet and cook, stirring for 3 minutes, or until softened. Add the remaining ingredients and bring to a simmer. Return the chicken to the skillet, nestling the pieces in the sauce.
- 5Once preheated, place the skillet in the oven and bake for 30 minutes.
- 6The chicken is ready when a meat thermometer inserted into the thickest part, away from the bone, reads 74°C. If not, bake a little longer.Tip: The size of the chicken can alter the cooking time. For best results, test for doneness 3 to 5 minutes before the end of the cook.
- 7Transfer the chicken to a serving bowl. Drizzle with the sauce and spoon over the onion.