Saturday, April 28, 2018

Hawaiian Honey Chicken



Light and Tasty Hawaiian Honey Chicken

Ingredients:
1 teaspoon grated lemon peel
2 teaspoons grated orange peel
1/4 cup fresh squeezed lemon juice
1/2 cup orange juice (I use fresh squeezed.)
1/4 cup honey
2 tablespoons soy sauce (I use low sodium.)
1 tablespoon canola oil
2 teaspoons deli mustard
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
3 - 3 1/2 pounds chicken, skin removed (whole chicken cut up, thighs or choice 
(I used boneless, skinless breasts, cut in half.)
cooking oil spray

Method:
Heat the honey in a microwave safe (glass) measuring cup or bowl for 30- 4o seconds, until warm and will blend well with remaining ingredients. Stir in peels, juices, soy sauce, oil, mustard and garlic powder. Pour marinade over the chicken pieces, cover, and marinate for 2  to 4 hours. Stir, occasionally. 
Preheat oven to 350*. Line a shallow pan or roaster with foil. Spray or lightly grease with cooking oil. Remove chicken from marinade and place in lined pan. Bake for about 20 minutes. While baking, bring reserved marinade to a boil, in a saucepan, on top of the stove.
Boil 20 minutes, or until the liquid is reduced to about 1/3 cup. 


Reduced marinade
Remove the chicken from the oven and brush with the reduced marinade. Return to the oven for another 15 to 20 minutes, or until the chicken is no longer pink inside. (or near the bone) Let rest, in juices, 5 minutes before serving. Serves 6 to 8.



Notes:
This simple, but tasty chicken goes well with rice and salad.

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