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Nutritional Values

🔥700kcal
💪45gProtein
🌾30gCarbs
🥑40gFat
🌿3gFibre
⚖️400 gServing

* Per serving · 400 g. May vary.

Honey Mustard Chicken

How to order / say it
Say it Senospargelsalat — [SEE-naws-par-gel-sah-laht]
Order I'd like the Honey Mustard Chicken, please.
Locally Ich hätte gern das Senospargelsalat, bitte.
Say locally

Chicken marinated and baked in a honey and mustard glaze.

Why try it?

This dish is a reflection of the agricultural richness around Lucerne, highlighting the use of local honey and grains. It offers a sweet and savory dining experience that resonates with Swiss rural traditions.

How it tastes

The chicken has a tender, juicy bite with a sticky honey glaze that balances the sharpness of mustard. Served with a hearty side, it provides a wonderfully sweet and tangy meal.

Origin & History — first documented: 1915

Developed in the early 20th century, Honey Mustard Chicken became popular due to the increasing availability of both mustard and honey in Swiss cooking. It became a staple at home kitchens across Lucerne.

Recipe

Ingredients

  • 🥩 400 g chicken thighs
  • 🍯 50 ml honey
  • 50 ml mustard
  • 🫒 30 ml olive oil
  • 🧄 2 cloves garlic
  • 🍋 1 lemon

Method

  1. 1 Mix honey, mustard, olive oil, and minced garlic.
  2. 2 Coat chicken thighs with marinade and season with lemon.
  3. 3 Preheat oven and bake marinated chicken.
  4. 4 Serve with roasted vegetables.

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