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Asian Baked Chicken Breasts in a baking dish, glazed and topped with sesame seeds and chives.

Asian Baked Chicken Breasts

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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 35 minutes
Marinating and Resting Time 1 hour 5 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 55 minutes
Course Main Course
Cuisine Asian
Servings 6
Calories 114 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 2 chicken breasts skinless and boneless, about 1 1/2 pounds total
  • Juice of 1 orange
  • 4 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar
  • 1/4 teaspoon salt or to taste
  • Chives chopped, for serving
  • Sesame seeds toasted, for serving

Instructions
 

  • Slice each chicken breast in half horizontally to yield 4 pieces of uniform thickness. This helps the chicken cook evenly.
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  • In a small bowl, whisk together the orange juice, soy sauce, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, palm sugar, and salt until the sugar dissolves.
    Soy sauce and minced garlic mixture in a glass bowl with a whisk.
  • Place the chicken breasts in a glass or ceramic baking dish. Pour about 2 tablespoons of the marinade over the chicken, turning to coat all sides. Cover tightly with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour or up to overnight.
    Marinating chicken breasts in a glass dish for Asian Baked Chicken Breasts.
  • Transfer the remaining marinade to a small airtight container and refrigerate until ready to bake.
  • When you're ready to cook, preheat the oven to 375°F.
  • Discard the used marinade from the chicken. Arrange the chicken pieces in a clean baking dish and pour the reserved marinade over them.
    Marinated chicken breasts in soy sauce and garlic, ready to cook.
  • Bake for 30–35 minutes, turning the chicken once or twice during cooking, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F and the sauce slightly thickens.
  • Remove from the oven and let the chicken rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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  • Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds and chopped chives, if desired, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 114kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 17gFat: 2gSaturated Fat: 0.4gSodium: 906mgFiber: 0.2g
Keyword Asian Baked Chicken Breast
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