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Entree, Poultry |205 minute recipe

Asian Honey Chicken

This content was last updated on February 26, 2020

A marinade can add flavor and spice to a simple dish. This Asian Chicken features the sweet and savory combination of honey, soy and ginger. It’s easy to prepare and takes only half an hour to bake. Plus, ginger contains gingerol and zingerone, which are being studied for their antioxidant and anti-inflammatory properties. Pair with brown rice and a simple green salad.

Ingredients

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  • 2 Tbsp. honey
  • 2 Tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tsp. sesame oil
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 green onion, chopped
  • 2 tsp. fresh ginger root, peeled and grated
  • 1 1/2 lbs. chicken breasts with ribs, skinless
Per serving: 4.5 g total fat (1 g saturated fat, 0 g trans fat), 75 mg cholesterol, 10 g carbohydrates, 29 g protein, 0 g dietary fiber, 420 mg sodium, 9 g sugar, 9 g added sugar.

Directions

  1. In small skillet over low heat, combine honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, onion and ginger. Stir until honey melts, about 1 minute.
  2. In medium baking pan, cover chicken with sauce until well coated. Arrange breast side down, ensuring parts don’t overlap. Tightly cover pan with aluminum foil. Marinate 2 hours (longer is better) in refrigerator.
  3. Before cooking, remove pan from refrigerator and allow it to sit at room temperature for 15 minutes.
  4. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
  5. Place covered baking pan in oven and bake 30 minutes.
  6. Uncover pan and turn chicken over. Bake uncovered for an additional 30 minutes or until internal temperature is 165 degrees F. Baste once with pan juices after 10-15 minutes.

This recipe contains cancer fighting foods:

This recipe was specially crafted to support cancer prevention and survival. It adheres to AICR's Cancer Prevention Recommendations. Learn more about our recipe guidelines.

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Ekyd Obp

January 20, 2023

Hi aicr.org Webmaster, exact in this article: Link Text

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Quality-Made

April 8, 2022

This Asian Honey Chicken is absolutely delicious. I used Chung Jung One Reduced Sodium Soy Sauce and it’s definitely flavorful and quality-made.

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