Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe

Name: Sesame Ginger Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1 tablespoon sesame oil; ½ cup liquid honey; ⅓ cup fresh orange juice; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon garlic; 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, Peeled and Minced; 1 dried red chili pepper, crushed; 2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts; 1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped to garnish

Servings: persons

1 tablespoon sesame oil
½ cup liquid honey
⅓ cup fresh orange juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon garlic
1 tablespoon fresh ginger, Peeled and Minced
1 dried red chili pepper, crushed
2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 tablespoon fresh cilantro, chopped to garnish

1
In a microwave-proof bowl, warm the sesame oil, honey, orange juice, soy sauce, lemon juice, garlic, ginger and red chili until houney is melte.
2
Stir to combine and set aside to cool.
3
In a resealable plastic bag, combine the chicken pieces and the marinade and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
4
Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
5
Line a baking pan with foil or parchment paper to speed clean-up.
6
Place the chicken in a single layer on the pan, drizzle with the marinade and bake for 45 minutes, basting a couple of times with the pan juices.
7
Remove the chicken from the pan and tent with foil to keep warm.
8
Pour the cooking juices into a small saucepan and boil over medium heat for 10 minutes, until the sauce is reduced to a thick glaze.
9
To serve, slice the chicken breasts and fan on individual plates, then drizzle some of the sauce over top.
10
Sprinkle with chopped cilantro to garnish.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 10 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1 tablespoon sesame oil, ½ cup liquid honey, ⅓ cup fresh orange juice, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, and more.

Yes, Sesame Ginger Chicken falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Sesame Ginger Chicken

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