BAKED HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN ENJOY DAN:

                    BAKED HONEY GARLIC CHICKEN by CHEF DAN:

Serves 4

INGREDIENTS:

2 tablespoon sesame oil

1 teaspoon EACH dried thyme, dried oregano, and smoked paprika

1/2-teaspoon sriracha

1 tablespoon lime juice

4 (4 Oz) boneless, skinless chicken breast tenders

Sesame seeds and scallions for garnish

FOR HONEY GARLIC SAUCE:

1/2-cup honey

4 garlic cloves, minced

2 tablespoon light soy sauce

1 tablespoon corn starch

DIRECTIONS: (PREHEAT OVEN TO 350 F)

1.   In a skillet over medium-heat when sizzling.

2.   Add honey, garlic, and soy sauce.

3.   in a bowl combine cornstarch and 1/4-cup water.

4.   Add to skillet.

5.   Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, and next 5 ingredients.

6.   Stir into the skillet until thickened, about 1-2 minutes.

7.   Set aside.

8.   Season chicken with salt and pepper.

9.   in an oven-proof skillet over medium-high heat and when sizzling.

10.                Add 1 tablespoon sesame oil, sear chicken tenders and cook until golden brown about a total of 6-8 minutes.

11.                Pour the sauce over the chicken and transfer to the oven.

12.                Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes.

13.                Heat broiler.

14.                Spoon sauce over chicken and broil 2 minutes.

15.                Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

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