Gordon Ramsay's Lemon Honey Chicken
5 servings
50 minutes
Gordon Ramsay's lemon and honey chicken is an exquisite blend of fresh aromas and tender flavors. This dish, inspired by British cuisine, harmoniously combines the sweet-sour notes of lemon and honey, giving the chicken a caramelized crust and unique taste. Thyme and garlic add spiciness, while soy sauce and vinegar enhance the depth of aroma. The recipe's history traces back to Ramsay's culinary style where simplicity meets sophistication. It's the perfect dish for a festive dinner or a cozy family evening. The chicken is served with a syrupy sauce rich in all the cooking juices, making it particularly appetizing. Fresh herbs complete the flavor picture, adding freshness and expressiveness to every bite.
1
Cut the chicken into 8-10 pieces. Season the chicken pieces with salt and pepper. Heat olive oil in a wide skillet.
- Poussin (young chicken): 1 piece
- Coarse salt: to taste
- Ground black pepper: to taste
- Olive oil: 4 tablespoons
2
Sear the chicken pieces over high heat for 2-3 minutes on each side until golden brown, along with garlic and a sprig of thyme.
- Garlic: 1 head
- Thyme: to taste
3
Peel the garlic head from the outer skin and cut it lengthwise, removing the roots. Place the halves in the pan. Instead of sprigs, use just thyme.
- Garlic: 1 head
- Thyme: to taste
4
Generously splash vinegar, reduce the liquid by half. Pour in soy sauce and honey, mix well to combine all the juices and soak the chicken.
- Vinegar: to taste
- Soy sauce: 2 tablespoons
- Honey: 3 tablespoons
5
Pour 500 ml of water and add lemon slices. Boil for 10-15 minutes until the liquid reduces to syrup. The chicken will also be cooked during this time. Place the chicken on a plate, drizzle with the sauce, and sprinkle with greens.
- Lemon: 1 piece
- Fresh herbs: to taste
