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Sweet and Spicy Orange Honey Chicken

Course: dinner
Keyword: Dinner
Prep Time: 20 minutes
Cook Time: 30 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 6
Calories: 636kcal
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Ingredients

  • 1 cup soy sauce
  • 3/4 cup finely chopped yellow onions
  • 1/3 cup rice wine vinegar
  • 1/4 cup honey
  • 3 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1/4 cup chopped fresh cilantro
  • 2 tablespoons Sriracha or hot red pepper chili paste
  • 2 tablespoons white sesame seeds
  • 2 tablespoons chopped fresh ginger root
  • 2 tablespoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 12 skin-on chicken thighs about 3 1/2 pounds, and/or 2 chickens cut in 1/8’s

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, onions, rice wine vinegar, honey, orange juice, cilantro, Sriracha, sesame seeds, ginger, garlic and sesame oil, and stir well to combine.
  • Place the chicken in a large plastic bag or baking dish and cover with the marinade.
  • Toss to combine and place in the refrigerator, turning frequently, to marinate at least 6 hours.
  • Preheat the grill to medium-low or about 325°F or preheat the oven to 350°F. Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade, and grill the chicken, until brown, about 12-15 minutes. Flip over, and grill an additional 8 – 10 minutes or until cooked through, basting with the marinade while cooking. Alternatively, bake the chicken in the marinade for about 1 hour to 1 hour and 15 minutes, or until chicken is browned and cooked through and the juices run clear. You can also use a grill pan, and grill the chicken on a grill pan.
  • If you are grilling the chicken, place the leftover marinade in a small saucepan and bring to a boil.
  • Lower the heat to medium and simmer until slightly thick, about 10-15 minutes. Arrange the chicken on a platter, and spoon the reduced marinade on top.

Nutrition

Calories: 636kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 42g | Fat: 43g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 10g | Monounsaturated Fat: 18g | Trans Fat: 0.2g | Cholesterol: 220mg | Sodium: 2336mg | Potassium: 633mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 238IU | Vitamin C: 7mg | Calcium: 65mg | Iron: 3mg