Honey Ginger Chicken
Ingredients
| 4 boneless, skinless, chicken breasts | ||
| 1 tbs unsalted butter | ||
| 6 quarter sized pieces of ginger, flattened | ||
| 1/2 cup shallots, minced | ||
| 1/2 tsp freshly ground nutmeg | ||
| 1/2 cup honey | ||
| 2 tbs soy sauce | ||
| 1/2 tsp black pepper | ||
| 1/2 tsp ground roasted sichuan peppercorns | ||
| 2 tbs dry sherry | ||
| 1 tbs toasted sesame seeds |
This is an Asian inspired recipe that is sweet and spicy.
- In a heavy large skillet, melt the butter and saute the ginger, onion and nutmeg over medium heat, stirring frequently.
- In a small bowl mix the honey, soy sauce and pepper together.
- In the same skillet, saute the chicken on medium heat for 2 minutes per side.
- Add the honey mixture and simmer for about 3 minutes, basting often.
- Turn the breasts and cook for 4-5 minutes more.
- Remove the chicken with a slotted spoon and keep warm in a 225 degree oven. Discard the ginger.
- Add the sherry to the sauce and simmer on medium high heat for 2 minutes to make a glaze, stirring constantly. Taste and adjust seasonings.
- Slice the chicken diagonally, 1/2 inch thick.
- Overlap the slices on a war plate and spoon sauce over, then sprinkle with sesame seeds.
- Serve with steamed rice and snow peas if desired.
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