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Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites

By May 3, 2011October 26th, 2014No Comments

Ideally, you’ll allow this chicken to marinate overnight to intensify the flavors. For additional flavor, bring the leftover marinade to a boil in a saucepan then reduce to medium heat and simmer for 3 minutes to create a glaze. Find 299 more recipes like this one in my book, The Everything Flat Belly Cookbook.

Ingredients

1/3 cup honey

2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced

2 teaspoons lemon juice

2 teaspoons cider vinegar

2 teaspoons low-sodium soy sauce

1⁄2 teaspoon dark sesame oil

1⁄2 teaspoon freshly squeezed orange juice

1/3 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce

1 clove fresh garlic, minced

1⁄2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 1-inch cubes

1⁄2 teaspoon salt

1 teaspoon cornstarch

1 teaspoon water

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients in a container with a lid and mix well. Cover the chicken and let marinate for at least 1 hour.
  2. Coat a cookie sheet with nonstick spray.
  3. Remove chicken from marinade and place on cookie sheet without crowding.
  4. Bake at 425°F for 15 to 20 minutes, turning once.

Serves 4

161 calories

1g fat

25g carbohydrates

13g protein

409mg sodium

0g fiber

Fitz Koehler

Fitz Koehler

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