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Sesame Garlic Ginger Baked Chicken

This easy glazed chicken recipe features sweet, savory, and tangy flavors for a wildly flavorful main dish. Pair it with your favorite sides for a complete meal.

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Additional Time
20 mins
Total Time
45 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 354 kcal
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 1 to 1.5 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts*
  • ⅓ cup Coconut aminos 
  • 2 Tbsp avocado oil
  • 2 Tbsp sesame oil
  • 1 Tbsp fish sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tsp Sriracha optional
  • 3 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 1 Tbsp fresh ginger peeled and grated

Instructions

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  1. If you’re using full boneless chicken breasts, slice them in half lengthwise using a sharp knife on a cutting board to create thinner filets.
  2. Add all of the ingredients for the marinade to a small bowl or measuring cup and stir to combine.
  3. Transfer the raw chicken and the marinade to a large zip lock bag. Seal the bag and shake it around until the chicken pieces are coated with marinade.
  4. Marinate for at least 20 minutes in the refrigerator, ideally 3 hours, and up to 24 hours.
  5. When you’re ready to bake the chicken, preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
  6. Transfer the chicken and all of the marinade to a large casserole dish, ensuring the chicken is in a single layer (not overlapping).
  7. Bake for 10 minutes (or 15 minutes if you’re using whole chicken breasts).
  8. Remove the chicken from the oven and use a spoon to baste the juices over the chicken breasts.
  9. Change your oven to the broil setting and broil the chicken for 5 minutes. Remove it from the oven, baste it again, then broil for another 1 to 2 minutes. The chicken should be golden brown and appear glazed. Remove the chicken from the oven and allow it to cool for 10 minutes before serving.
  10. Before serving the chicken, spoon any remaining juices over the chicken breasts. Serve garlic ginger chicken with your choice of side dishes such as jasmine rice (or cauliflower rice for low carb) and stir fry vegetables for a complete meal.

Notes

  • *If the meat department of your grocery store carries thin cut chicken filets, chicken tenders or cutlets, I recommend buying these over full chicken breasts. Thinner filets cook evenly compared to whole breasts and they absorb a little extra flavor. You can also slice chicken breasts in half yourself (lengthwise) to create thin-cut filets.
  • *If the meat department of your grocery store carries thin cut chicken filets, chicken tenders or cutlets, I recommend buying these over full chicken breasts. Thinner filets cook evenly compared to whole breasts and they absorb a little extra flavor. You can also slice chicken breasts in half yourself (lengthwise) to create thin-cut filets.

Nutrition Information

Serving 1Serving (of 4) Calories 354kcal (18%) Carbohydrates 11g (4%) Protein 45g (90%) Fat 12g (18%) Saturated Fat 2g (10%) Polyunsaturated Fat 3g Monounsaturated Fat 5g Cholesterol 144mg (48%) Sodium 930mg (39%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 354

% Daily Value*

Serving 1Serving (of 4)
Calories 354kcal 18%
Carbohydrates 11g 4%
Protein 45g 90%
Fat 12g 18%
Saturated Fat 2g 10%
Polyunsaturated Fat 3g 18%
Monounsaturated Fat 5g 25%
Cholesterol 144mg 48%
Sodium 930mg 39%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.