Lemon Soy Chicken

Lemon Soy Chicken features juicy drumsticks marinated in a tangy, sweet sauce with a hint of heat. It's an easy weeknight dinner that packs amazing flavor.

Course Main Course

Cuisine Asian

Keyword chicken, easy dinner, grilled, lemon, soy sauce

Prep Time 10

Cook Time 45

Total Time 55

Servings servings

Calories 350kcal

Author Liza A

Ingredients

3 tablespoons lemon juice
3 tablespoons soy sauce
1 1/2 tablespoons vegetable oil
2 teaspoons liquid honey
2 cloves garlic smashed
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
8 chicken drumsticks or bone-in skin-on chicken thighs

Instructions

In glass measure, whisk together lemon juice, soy sauce, oil and honey; stir in garlic and crushed red pepper.
Pour marinade into shallow baking dish; add chicken pieces, tossing to coat.
Refrigerate, turning occasionally, for at least 4 hours or for up to 24 hours. Roast in 425°F (220°C) oven, basting 3 times, until juices run clear when chicken is pierced, about 45 minutes.

Notes

Recipe adapted from Canadian Living Magazine: September 2011

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