Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe

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Sesame Ginger Chicken
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Directions:

  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. Stir to combine and set aside to cool.
  2. In a resealable plastic bag, combine the chicken pieces and the marinade and place in the refrigerator for 2 hours or overnight.
  3. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Farenheit (180 degrees Celsius).
  4. Line a baking pan with foil or parchment paper to speed clean-up.
  5. 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.
  6. Remove the chicken from the pan and tent with foil to keep warm. 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.
  7. To serve, slice the chicken breasts and fan on individual plates, then drizzle some of the sauce over top.
  8. Sprinkle with chopped cilantro to garnish.
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Nutrition Facts

Per ServingPer 100 g
Amount Per 1 Serving
Calories 419.83 Kcal (1758 kJ)
Calories from fat 92.15 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 10.24g 16%
Cholesterol 133.78mg 45%
Sodium 1238.71mg 52%
Potassium 780.53mg 17%
Total Carbs 39.85g 13%
Sugars 37.41g 150%
Dietary Fiber 0.39g 2%
Protein 46.93g 94%
Vitamin C 30.6mg 51%
Iron 0.4mg 2%
Calcium 21.8mg 2%
Amount Per 100 g
Calories 129.37 Kcal (542 kJ)
Calories from fat 28.4 Kcal
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 3.16g 16%
Cholesterol 41.22mg 45%
Sodium 381.7mg 52%
Potassium 240.51mg 17%
Total Carbs 12.28g 13%
Sugars 11.53g 150%
Dietary Fiber 0.12g 2%
Protein 14.46g 94%
Vitamin C 9.4mg 51%
Iron 0.1mg 2%
Calcium 6.7mg 2%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.
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Tastes

  • salty
  • savory
  • bitter
  • sweet
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Recipe Tags

Weightwatchers Points

  • 9.2
    Points
  • 11
    PointsPlus

Good Points

  • saturated fat free

Bad Points

  • High in Sodium

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