Spicy Honey Ginger Chicken (Printable Version)
Tender chicken with honey, ginger, and chili paired with fresh veggies and savory sauce in hearty bowls.
# Everything You’ll Need:
→ Chicken Marinade
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1.5 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts or thighs
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1 tablespoon tamari sauce
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1 tablespoon orange juice
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Black pepper, to taste
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1 tablespoon cornstarch or arrowroot powder
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2 tablespoons extra virgin olive oil
→ Honey-Ginger Sauce
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1/3 cup tamari sauce
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2 tablespoons orange juice
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0.25 cup honey
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2 to 3 tablespoons chili paste
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1 tablespoon fresh ginger, chopped
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2 cloves garlic, chopped
→ Yum Yum Sauce
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1/3 cup olive oil mayonnaise
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2 tablespoons ketchup
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1 tablespoon Worcestershire sauce
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1 teaspoon seasoned salt
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1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
→ For Serving
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3 to 4 cups cooked rice
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Sliced cucumber
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Sliced avocado
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Kimchi
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Fried wontons
# Steps to Cook:
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Set the oven temperature to 425°F.
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On a large baking sheet, combine chicken with 1 tablespoon tamari, 1 tablespoon orange juice, and black pepper. Lightly toss with cornstarch. Drizzle olive oil over chicken and bake uncovered for 15 minutes.
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Whisk together 1/3 cup tamari, 2 tablespoons orange juice, honey, chili paste, chopped garlic, and chopped ginger in a medium bowl while chicken bakes.
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Remove chicken from oven after 15 minutes, pour two-thirds of the honey-ginger sauce over, and toss to coat. Return to oven and bake for 5 more minutes. Switch oven to broil and broil chicken for 1 to 2 minutes to char edges. Optionally drizzle remaining sauce once cooked.
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Combine mayonnaise, ketchup, Worcestershire sauce, seasoned salt, and cayenne pepper in a small bowl. Adjust seasoning to taste.
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Distribute cooked rice into bowls. Top with sliced chicken, cucumber, avocado, kimchi, and fried wontons. Drizzle with Yum Yum Sauce before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For a gluten-free option, substitute tamari with a certified gluten-free soy sauce and ensure Worcestershire sauce contains no gluten.