Honey Glazed Chicken

I love cheap Americanized Chinese type take out foods (Think Panda Express type foods). The only problem is that they are so not good for me or my waist line. So, I've wanted to try some recipes that I have in my huge file that are similar versions of these beloved foods. This one was found on the never disappointing blog melskithencafe.com. The sauce is so good!! Sweet and salty and delicious! This recipe particularly drew my attention because it bakes the chicken instead of deep frying it and the results were fabulous. I think I might have even liked it better than the traditional frying greasy method. I did crank up the head to 450 degrees for a few minutes at the end to make the chicken crispier, but watch it carefully if you do this!




Honey Glazed Chicken
from Melskitchencafe.blogspot.com

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
1/3 cup flour
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
Salt and pepper to taste
4 TB butter
1/4 cup honey
3 TB lemon juice
2 TB soy sauce
1/2 tsp. ground ginger

Heat oven to 350. In a shallow dish combine the flour and seasonings. Dip each piece of chicken in flour mixture and coat evenly.

Melt 2 TB butter in a shallow baking dish, large enough to accommodate chicken in a single layer. Arrange chicken in pan and bake uncovered for 30 minutes at 350 degrees.

Meanwhile, in a small saucepan, melt remaining butter and add honey, lemon juice, soy sauce and ginger. (Note: I doubled sauce because we like extra to serve over rice and lots on our chicken.)

After chicken has baked the 30 minutes, pour sauce over chicken and toss to coat evenly. Bake another 30 to 40 minutes turning frequently.

Serve over rice.