An inviting plate displays golden-brown chicken combined with the bright green hues of sautéed sorrel and an assortment of vibrant mixed spring vegetables. A squeeze of lemon settles atop, adding a hint of yellow, and a drizzle of honey glaze gives it a lustrous sheen, making it an Instagram-worthy highlight.

Lemon-Sorrel Glazed Chicken With Spring Vegetables

Name: Lemon-Sorrel Glazed Chicken With Spring Vegetables
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 cup sorrel chopped; 4 pieces large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs; 2 lemons zested and juiced; 1/4 cup honey; 4 cups spring vegetables (asparagus, peas, baby carrots) trimmed and cleaned; 2 garlic cloves minced; 2 tablespoons olive oil; 1 teaspoon dried rosemary; to taste salt; to taste black pepper

Tangy, fragrant chicken dish celebrating spring

Category Main Course

Prep 15 minutes

Cook 30 minutes

Style American

Technique Baking

Diet Friendly Gluten-Free

Daily recipe · April 17, 2024

A little about this dish

Enjoy a twist on the classic American chicken dish with a taste of spring. Inspired by the weather turning, we're bringing in the refreshing sourish taste of sorrel, harmonically paired with a succulent honey lemon glazed chicken.

Ingredients (for 4)

Sorrel — 1 cup — chopped
Large bone-in skin-on chicken thighs — 4 pieces
Lemons — 2 — zested and juiced
Honey — 1/4 cup
Spring vegetables (asparagus, peas, baby carrots) — 4 cups — trimmed and cleaned
Garlic cloves — 2 — minced
Olive oil — 2 tablespoons
Dried rosemary — 1 teaspoon
Salt — to taste
Black pepper — to taste

Preparation

Step 1 — 🔥🌡️⏲️

Preheat your oven to 375°F.
Step 2 — 🍗🧂🌿

Season the chicken thighs with salt, pepper, and dried rosemary.
Step 3 — 🍳🔥🍗

Heat a large, oven-proof skillet over medium heat and add olive oil. Brown the chicken thighs on all sides, then set aside.
Step 4 — 🍳🌱🥕

In the same skillet, sauté the minced garlic until golden. Add the spring vegetables and stir until starting to soften.
Step 5 — 🍯🍋🍗

Return the chicken to the skillet, arranging it among the vegetables. In a small bowl, mix together the honey, lemon zest, and lemon juice and pour over the chicken and vegetables.
Step 6 — 🌿🍳🔥

Scatter the chopped sorrel evenly over the skillet. Transfer the skillet to the preheated oven.
Step 7 — ⏲️🔥🍗

Bake for about 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through.
Step 8 — ⏲️🍽️😊

Allow to cool briefly before serving, adding a little extra fresh sorrel on top, if desired.

A final fox tip

This versatile dish can be tailored to personal preferences or dietary needs. For a vegetarian version, substitute chicken with firm tofu or a mix of hearty mushrooms. To involve kids in the kitchen, let them help wash and trim the vegetables and stir the honey and lemon glaze under your supervision.