Charred Honey Lemon Chicken with Crispy Chickpeas
Moist and tender, this Charred Honey Lemon Chicken with Crispy Chickpeas is incredibly delicious. The easy rub and basting sauce SING with fabulous flavor!
Prep Time25 minutes mins
Cook Time20 minutes mins
Total Time45 minutes mins
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American, Middle Eastern
Keyword: Charred Honey Lemon Chicken, Grilled Chicken
Servings: 6
Calories: 347kcal
Author: Chris Scheuer
For the rub:
- 2 teaspoons garlic salt
- 2 teaspoons dried oregano
- 2 teaspoons smoked paprika
- 1 teaspoon sugar
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
- finely grated zest from one medium-size lemon
For the chickpeas:
- 1 15-ounce can chickpeas, drained and rinsed
- 3 tablespoon extra virgin olive oil
For the chicken:
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
For the basting sauce:
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 3 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
- 3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- 1 teaspoon smoked paprika
For finishing:
- ¼ cup fresh cilantro leaves for serving
- olive oil for drizzling
- 1 medium-size lemon halved and thinly sliced
For the chicken:
Line a sheet pan with foil or plastic wrap for easy cleanup. Lay chicken out on the prepared pan and trim any excess fat. Sprinkle the rub on both sides, reserving 1 tablespoon for the chickpeas.
Prepare a gas or charcoal grill to medium-high heat. Oil grill grates to prevent sticking.
Grill, turning every few minutes until all sides are golden and charred in places. Start basting with the sauce after 5 minutes of grilling, using up all of the sauce. Total grilling time will be around 12-15 minutes but can vary, depending on the heat of your grill. The internal temperature should be 160-165˚F. Remove from the grill and cover loosely with foil while preparing the chickpeas.
To finish the chickpeas:
Heat a medium-size nonstick pan over medium heat. When hot add the oil and swirl the pan to coat with oil. Add the chickpeas and cook, stirring occasionally until chickpeas are golden brown. (If they’re sticking to the pan at any point, add an additional drizzle of olive oil.) Sprinkle chickpeas with the reserved rub, stir well and transfer to a serving platter.
See Café Tips above in the post for more detailed instructions and extra tips.
Serves 4-6
Calories: 347kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 30g | Fat: 20g | Saturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 144mg | Sodium: 912mg | Potassium: 415mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 10g | Vitamin A: 540IU | Vitamin C: 3mg | Calcium: 33mg | Iron: 2mg