Sesame Ginger Chicken

Sesame Ginger Chicken

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Ingredients

• 1 tbsp sesame oil
• 2 tablespoons of reduced sodium soy sauce
• 1/2 cup of honey
• 3 garlic cloves, grated
• 1 tablespoon of peeled grated ginger
• Zest of one orange
• Juice of 1-2 medium oranges (about 1/3 cup)
• Juice of 1/2 a lemon (around 2 tablespoons)
• 1 small dried red chili, seeds removed and torn
• 2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken breasts

Instructions

1. In a small bowl, combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, honey, grated garlic, grated ginger, orange zest, orange juice, lemon juice and red chili.
2. Microwave for about 45 seconds until the honey is melted. Stir and set aside to cool for a second.
3. In a large plastic bag, add the chicken breasts and follow with the marinade.
4. Seal the bag and mix the chicken with the marinade until everything is coated.
5. Put inside a baking dish and place in the fridge to marinate for 2 hours or overnight.
6. When you are ready to bake the chicken, preheat the oven to 375 degrees F and remove the chicken from the refrigerator.
7. Pour the chicken and the marinade into a large baking dish and bake for 45 minutes, making sure to baste the chicken a few times during baking.
8. When the chicken is baked, remove the chicken from the baking dish and tent with foil.
9. In a medium sauce pan, pour the pan juices and bring to a furious boil.
10. Let boil for 10 minutes until the mixture becomes a thick glossy sauce.
11. To serve, place one of the chicken breasts over some rice and coat with the sauce.
12. Enjoy!

Nutrition

Calories

1801 cal

Fat

39 g

Carbs

149 g

Protein

209 g

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