Honey-Lavender Glazed Chicken with Seasonal Greens

Name: Honey-Lavender Glazed Chicken with Seasonal Greens
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 40 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 lb chicken thighs; 3 tbsp local honey; 1 tsp dried culinary lavender; 1/4 cup white wine; 1/2 cup chicken broth; 2 tbsp olive oil; 3 cloves minced garlic; 3 cups chopped kale; 1 finely chopped shallot; 1 tbsp lemon juice; 1/2 tsp salt; 1/4 tsp black pepper

Tender chicken thighs glazed with local honey and lavender, served with sautéed seasonal greens.

Cuisine: American

Category: Chicken

Prep: 15 minutes. Cook: 25 minutes.

Serves 4.

Ingredients

1 lb chicken thighs
3 tbsp local honey
1 tsp dried culinary lavender
1/4 cup white wine
1/2 cup chicken broth
2 tbsp olive oil
3 cloves minced garlic
3 cups chopped kale
1 finely chopped shallot
1 tbsp lemon juice
1/2 tsp salt
1/4 tsp black pepper

Instructions

Step 1: Season chicken thighs with salt and pepper. Heat 1 tbsp olive oil in skillet over medium-high. Sear chicken 5 minutes per side until golden.
Step 2: Remove chicken. Add shallot and garlic to skillet, sauté 2 minutes until fragrant.
Step 3: Stir in honey, lavender, wine, and broth. Simmer 5 minutes until slightly thickened.
Step 4: Return chicken to skillet, spoon sauce over top, and simmer 10 minutes until chicken reaches 165°F.
Step 5: While chicken cooks, heat 1 tbsp olive oil in separate pan. Sauté kale and lemon juice for 4 minutes until wilted.
Step 6: Serve chicken with sauce and sautéed kale, drizzling extra sauce over greens.