Categories: Chicken, Main Dish

Ingredients

• 1 lemon, juice and zest of, large
• 3 tablespoons honey
• 2 teaspoons garlic, finely chopped
• 1 1/2 teaspoons ground cumin
• 1 teaspoon dried oregano
• 1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
• 2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
• 4 chicken breast halves, skin on
• salt & freshly ground black pepper

Directions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F

2. Line a baking sheet with foil.

3. In a medium bowl, whisk together the lemon juice and zest, honey, garlic, cumin, oregano and 1/2 cup of the olive oil.

4. Place the chicken breast in a glass dish that holds them snugly in a single layer and add the marinade.

5. Cover with wrap and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in the refrigerator, turning over the chicken occasionally.

6. Heat the remaining 2 Tablespoons olive oil in a large skillet over medium-low heat.

7. Pat the chicken dry, season with salt and pepper and place, skin side down, in the skillet.

8. Cook until the skin is browned and crisp, about 5 minutes.

9. Transfer the chicken, skin side up, to the prepared baking sheet.

10. Bake until cooked through and the juices run clear, about 20 minutes.

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