Recipe with honey
Linden Blossom Honey and Lemon Marinade for Chicken
The fresh, slightly minty linden blossom honey goes well with lemon and herbs and gives white meat a bright, clear note.
⏱ Prep 10 min · 4 servings
Ingredients
- 2 tbsp SUMMSTOFF linden blossom honey
- 1 unwaxed lemon (zest and juice)
- 4 tbsp olive oil
- 2 cloves of garlic
- 1 tsp dried thyme
- 1/2 tsp salt
- freshly ground pepper
- 800 g chicken thighs or breast
Method
- Wash the lemon in hot water, finely grate the zest and squeeze out the juice.
- Peel the garlic and grate finely or crush.
- Stir the linden blossom honey with the lemon juice until dissolved.
- Stir in the olive oil, lemon zest, garlic, thyme, salt and pepper.
- Turn the chicken in the marinade and leave covered in a cool place for at least 1 hour.
- Drain briefly before frying or grilling, taking care not to overheat the marinade so the honey does not burn.
Nutritional values per serving (approx.): 365 kcal · Fat 16 g · Carbohydrates 9 g · Protein 42 g
Tip: Do not reuse leftover marinade raw – it is better to mix a fresh honey and lemon blend for drizzling.
Honey used: View linden blossom honey in the shop →