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Sweet & Spicy Sesame Chicken


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5 from 8 reviews

  • Author: Living the Gourmet
  • Total Time: 2 hours 50 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings 1x

Ingredients

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  • 1 (5 lb) chicken, quartered

For the Sweet & Spicy Marinade: 

  • 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
  • 3 tablespoons Lindera Farms Strawberry & Magnolia Syrup (sub with 2 tablespoons golden honey and 1 tablespoon strawberry jam)
  • 1 tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
  • 4-5 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar or mirin
  • 2 tablespoons (hot or regular) sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons fresh chili paste
  • 3 tablespoons green onion, chopped
  • salt and black pepper to taste

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together all ingredients for the sweet and spicy marinade.  Pour over the chicken quarters, cover and leave to marinade for 2 hours or up to overnight.
  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. and line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
  • Divide the marinated chicken between the two trays and brush each piece with the remaining marinade in the bowl.
  • Bake for 35-40 minutes or until your thermometer registers at 175 degrees F. and the chicken is golden.
  • Let rest for 10 minutes before serving.  Enjoy!
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Inactive Prep Time: 2 hours
  • Cook Time: 40 minutes
  • Category: Main Dish
  • Cuisine: Asian
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