Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs- For The Chinese New Year

HAPPY CHINESE NEW YEAR!  It is the year of the Dragon. Good Luck and Change are in the air. I wish to make the Chinese New Year an auspicious one with   recipes for lucky foods. According to the cookbook " The Complete Book of Chinese Cooking" there are certain foods when combined together create luck and prosperity. The ancient society lived by these food combinations in order for their villages to prosper. Hey, we buy lottery tickets they use food what can I say?  Lemon and Ginger are high on the list of luck inspiring ingredients. Today's recipe is Lemon Ginger Chicken Thighs:  Recipe:1 large lemon , 1 tbsp fresh ginger or 1 tsp powdered ginger, 1/2 tsp salt , 2 tbsp honey , 1 tbsp reduced - sodium soy sauce, 2 tbsp water, 8 chicken thighs with bone , 2-3 tsp vegetable oil. Sliced green onions and lemon wedges (optional). Finely shred the peel from the lemon and juice the lemon. In  bowl combine the lemon peel, ginger and salt. in another bowl combine the lemon juice, honey, soy sauce and 2tbsp water  Rub peel mixture under the skin of the chicken thighs. Heat oil in a 12 inch skillet mover medium high heat. Place chicken skin side down. Cook 7 mins or until well browned, turn chicken and add lemon juice mixture. Reduce heat and cover and cook 14- 18 mins longer or until done (180 degrees F.). Transfer chicken to plates.  Drizzle chicken with pan juices. Top with green onion and serve with lemon wedges. Serves 4.
In the year of the Dragon,  with  change and good luck in the air, I for one am going to do my part . Please pass the Lemon Ginger Chicken-- OH wait let me check my lottery tickets first. Be well :)