Honey-Ginger Chicken Breasts

Marinade:
  • 1/3 cup of honey
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
  • 1 tbsp fresh lemon juice
  • 1 tbsp cider vinegar
  • 1 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tsp toasted sesame oil
  • 1/2 tsp orange zest
  • 1/2 tsp Worcestershire sauce
  • 4 cloves of garlic, minced
  • Juice from 1/2 an orange
  • 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, trimmed of fat

Combine the ingredients in a large zip lock bag, seal, and shake well. Add the chicken breasts and toss to coat evenly. Place in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours, turning occasionally.


Other ingredients:
  • Cooking spray
  • Sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste
  • 1 tsp cornstarch
  • 1 tsp water
  • Sesame seeds
  • Green onions

Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Season with sea salt and freshly cracked pepper, to taste. 

Heat a large skillet coated with cooking spray over medium heat. Place the chicken breasts in the skillet and cook for 7-8 minutes then flip. (I wiped out the pan with a paper towel when I flipped them so the chicken wouldn't burn from the sugar in the marinade). Cook for an additional 4-5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked and the juices run clear.

While the chicken is cooking, strain the marinade through a sieve, discard the solids. Place marinade into a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes. Combine the cornstarch and cold water in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add cornstarch mixture to saucepan, stirring with a whisk, cook for 1 minute. Remove from heat.

Let the chicken rest for 5 minutes; slice the breasts into thin strips then drizzle with sauce. Sprinkle the top with sesame seeds and green onions. Serve with more sauce on the side. Enjoy.