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    Baked Honey Ginger Chicken

    Baked Honey Ginger Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe that takes only a few minutes to prepare and results in tender meat, crispy skin and big flavor!

    Baked Honey Ginger Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe with tender meat, crispy skin and big flavor! baked chicken | legs breast thigh tenders tenderloins | recipes | honey baked chicken | soy | garlic | glazed | easy chicken recipes for dinner | gluten free | baked chicken for a crowd

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    Grated ginger, fresh garlic, and tamari soy combine with butter to add flavor while the chicken roasts in a hot oven then glazed with honey for the last few minutes this is one dinner recipe that’s sure to stick in your weekly rotation!

    How to Make Baked Chicken

    Baked chicken is an easy weeknight dinner miracle! It’s so simple to prepare and there are endless possibilities for flavoring. Plus, since you can cook up all different pieces of chicken there’s something for everyone! Just make sure that you choose bone-in, skin-on chicken for the most tender and flavorful end result as boneless skinless varieties get too tough and dry if baked.

    Baked Honey Ginger Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe with tender meat, crispy skin and big flavor! baked chicken | legs breast thigh tenders tenderloins | recipes | honey baked chicken | soy | garlic | glazed | easy chicken recipes for dinner | gluten free | baked chicken for a crowd

    To make perfect baked chicken simply preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit. Accurately preheating the oven ensures that the center of the chicken is thoroughly cooked at the same time the skin is nice and crispy.

    Season the chicken as desired – all you really need is salt and pepper but the options are endless!

    Prepare a broiler pan or sheet pan fitted with a drying rack by covering it with aluminum foil and pop holes to allow the air to circulate. Place chicken pieces skin side up and making sure not to crowd the pan and bake until opaque throughout. Leaving space between pieces and baking them on a low sided sheet allows air to circulate for the crispiest, most evenly cooked baked chicken ever!

    Make Ahead

    Baked chicken is equally delicious warm or at room temperature so it’s the perfect make ahead meal! Simply make as directed and cool to room temperature then refrigerate up to five days or freeze up to three months. Serve chilled or reheat.

    Customize it!

    Roast chicken is so great because there are endless options for seasoning! Coat the skin with herbs and spices and  add flavored butters under the skin. Or whip up a glaze to coat on top for the final few minutes of roasting.

    Baked Honey Ginger Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe with tender meat, crispy skin and big flavor! baked chicken | legs breast thigh tenders tenderloins | recipes | honey baked chicken | soy | garlic | glazed | easy chicken recipes for dinner | gluten free | baked chicken for a crowd

    Baked Honey Ginger Chicken Recipe

    This Baked Honey Ginger Chicken recipe takes advantage of all the chances it can to add flavor to the chicken with garlic/ginger/soy butter under the skin before baking and a heavy dose of honey during the final few minutes of baking.

    Use tamari soy and serve with rice and vegetables. Roasted or steamed broccoli, brussel sprouts, spinach, peppers, green beans, asparagus, and zucchini are all delicious!

    However you choose to serve it this is one easy and family friendly weeknight meal!

    Baked Honey Ginger Chicken

    Baked Honey Ginger Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe that takes only a few minutes to prepare and results in tender meat, crispy skin and big flavor!
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    Prep Time: 5 minutes
    Cook Time: 35 minutes
    resting time: 5 minutes
    Total Time: 40 minutes
    Course: Main Course
    Cuisine: Asian
    baked chicken, baked chicken, easy, for a crowd, garlic, ginger, glazed, gluten free, honey, roast chicken, sheetpan, soy, weeknight
    Servings: 8 servings
    Calories: 359kcal
    Author: Tristin Rieken

    Ingredients

    • 4 pounds bone-in, skin-on chicken legs or mixed chicken pieces
    • 5 tablespoons butter room temperature
    • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated, or ¼ teaspoon dried ginger
    • 2 cloves garlic grated
    • 1 tablespoon tamari soy sauce
    • 2 tablespoons honey
    • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds
    • sprinkle fresh basil, scallions or chives

    Instructions

    • Preheat oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Mix 3 tablespoons butter with ginger, garlic and soy.
    • Loosen skin with your finger and rub ginger butter under skin on all chicken pieces. Pat the skin dry with paper towels then brush with remaining 2 tablespoons butter and season generously with salt and pepper.
    • Prepare baking sheet by fitting it with a broiler pan or drying rack covered with aluminum foil. Pop air vents through foil and place chicken on sheet spacing pieces evenly and making sure not to crowd the pan.
    • Place in preheated oven and bake 25-35 minutes.
    • Remove from oven and drizzle honey evenly over chicken. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and roast 10 minutes more, or until temperature registers 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
    • Remove and let rest 5 minutes before serving. Serve with rice or noodles and roasted vegetables.

    Notes

    Cool to room temperature then refrigerate up to five days or freeze up to 3 months.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 359kcal | Carbohydrates: 5g | Protein: 21g | Fat: 27g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Cholesterol: 139mg | Sodium: 297mg | Potassium: 267mg | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 340IU | Vitamin C: 0.5mg | Calcium: 18mg | Iron: 1mg
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    enjoy!

    Looking for other easy weeknight dinners? Check out 10 Minute Shrimp Scampi and Easy Shrimp Lettuce Wraps!

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    Baked Honey Ginger Chicken is an easy weeknight dinner recipe with tender meat, crispy skin and big flavor! baked chicken | legs breast thigh tenders tenderloins | recipes | honey baked chicken | soy | garlic | glazed | easy chicken recipes for dinner | gluten free | baked chicken for a crowd

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    1. Amelia

      February 27, 2020 at 2:18 pm

      5 stars
      This looks incredible! I can’t wait to make it, thank you for sharing!

      Reply
    2. Elaine

      February 27, 2020 at 3:12 pm

      5 stars
      Adding ginger to the mix when making chicken is quite new for me, so I am excited to give this recipe a try. The pictures look absolutely inviting!

      Reply
    3. Alison

      February 27, 2020 at 3:32 pm

      5 stars
      This is a delicious sauce on these chicken wings. The honey, ginger and spices, make for a delightful combination.

      Reply
    4. Sally

      February 27, 2020 at 3:47 pm

      5 stars
      I love honey and ginger together – this recipe looks so full of flavor yet simple! Can’t wait to try it soon!

      Reply
    5. Mahy

      February 27, 2020 at 5:00 pm

      5 stars
      This chicken is amazing. It is inviting, it is delicious and just the perfect way to make chicken over the weekend!

      Reply

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