How long does Honey Lemon Chicken take?

35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.

How many people does Honey Lemon Chicken serve?

4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.

Is Honey Lemon Chicken spicy?

It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.

What do I need to make Honey Lemon Chicken?

500 grams Chicken Drumstick and Thigh, 2 tbsp Honey, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 5 Lemon, ½ cup Maida, 1 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.

Do I need a pressure cooker for Honey Lemon Chicken?

No, it is cooked in an open pot.

How many calories are in Honey Lemon Chicken?

About 356 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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Honey Lemon Chicken

Name: Honey Lemon Chicken
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 35 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 500 grams Chicken Drumstick and Thigh; ¾ tsp Salt; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Black Pepper Powder; ½ tsp Garlic Powder; ½ tsp Paprika Powder; ½ cup Maida; 2 tsp Oil; ½ cup Water; 1 tbsp Garlic, Grated; 2 tsp Soy Sauce; 2 tbsp Honey; 3 tbsp Butter; 1 tbsp Lemon Juice; 5 Lemon, Slices

35 min
mild
Serves 4

Prep 10 min · Cook 25 min

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7 steps, each one filmed. A short video for every step, so your hands never have to leave the pan.

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Also known as Honey Roasted Chicken · Non-veg · Curries & Gravies

Curries & Gravies High protein

Honey lemon chicken: drumsticks and thighs baked in honey, soy, garlic, butter and lemon juice under lemon slices. Mild, serves 4, 35 minutes, video.

High proteinLow calorie

You’ll need: Oven, Air Fryer

Good for: Party

Ingredients

14 items

4 people

Chicken Drumstick and Thigh500 grams
Salt¾ tsp
Black Pepper Powder1 tsp
Garlic Powder½ tsp
Paprika Powder½ tsp
Maida½ cup
Oil2 tsp
Water½ cup
Garlic, Grated1 tbsp
Soy Sauce2 tsp
Honey2 tbsp
Butter3 tbsp
Lemon Juice1 tbsp
Lemon, Slices5

Contains: milk, wheat, soya.

Nutrition

Per 1 person, and for all 4 people. Worked out from the ingredients, so treat it as a close guide.

Nutrient	Per 1 person	All 4 people
Energy	356kcal	1424kcal
Protein	27g	110g
Carbohydrate	24g	98g
Fat	17g	66g
Fibre	1.7g	6.8g
Sugar	6.9g	28g

Cookd masalas for chicken drumstick and thigh

Method

1
Marinate the chicken with a mixture of salt, pepper, garlic powder and paprika powder.
Chicken Drumstick and ThighSaltBlack Pepper PowderBlack Pepper PowderGarlic PowderPaprika Powder
2
Coat each piece of chicken in Maida.
Maida
3
Heat oil in a pan and sear the chicken on high heat until golden brown on both sides. Remove the chicken from the pan.
Oil
4
Add water into the same pan and bring it to a simmer. Add grated garlic, soy sauce, and honey. Mix well to combine.
WaterGarlicSoy SauceHoney
5
Add butter and lemon juice. Turn off the heat and stir to combine.
ButterLemon Juice
6
Place the chicken in a pan or an oven safe tray and add the sauce on top of the chicken. Arrange the lemon slices on the chicken pieces.
Lemon
7
Bake in a preheated oven at 180°c for 20 minutes or until the sauce has thickened slightly. Spoon the sauce over the chicken pieces. Serve with herb garlic rice.

Before you start

How long does Honey Lemon Chicken take?: 35 minutes from start to finish. That is 10 minutes of preparation and 25 minutes of cooking.
How many people does Honey Lemon Chicken serve?: 4. The ingredient quantities on this page rescale if you are cooking for a different number.
Is Honey Lemon Chicken vegetarian?: No, it contains meat or fish.
Is Honey Lemon Chicken spicy?: It is mild: 1 on our scale of 3. Chilli scales gently when you change the servings, so doubling the recipe does not double the heat.
What do I need to make Honey Lemon Chicken?: 500 grams Chicken Drumstick and Thigh, 2 tbsp Honey, 1 tbsp Lemon Juice, 5 Lemon, ½ cup Maida, 1 tbsp Garlic, and a few more listed on this page.
Do I need a pressure cooker for Honey Lemon Chicken?: No, it is cooked in an open pot.
How many calories are in Honey Lemon Chicken?: About 356 a serving. The full nutrition table is on this page, per serving and for the whole batch.

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A Cookd cookOctober 2026
Adipoli recipe, I baked 20 mins in airfryer. Taste was atakasam and unexpected. With simple ingredients and I used pundu paste only instead of pundu powder. It really came out well. Full satisfaction
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Padma dayanandDecember 2021
yummy , my daughter loved it.