Sesame Soy Chicken

A heart smart recipe from a magazine. This recipe calls for skinless legs and thighs, on the bone. Several hours marination required. 6 servings (a leg and thigh per person).

• Ready In: 4 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 6

Ingredients

• 1  cup onion, finely chopped
• 1⁄2 cup fresh lime juice
• 1  teaspoon lime rind, grated
• 1⁄4 cup light soy sauce
• 1⁄2 cup sherry wine
• 2  tablespoons fresh ginger, grated
• 1⁄4 cup  orange juice concentrate
• 1  tablespoon sugar
• 1  garlic clove, minced
• 1  tablespoon  hot pepper oil
• 6  skinless chicken legs, skin and visible fat removed
• 6  skinless chicken thighs, skin and visible fat removed
• 1  tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Directions

1. In a bowl, combine onion, lime juice, rind, soy sauce, sherry, garlic, ginger, orange juice concentrate, sugar, garlic and oil and set aside.
2. Rinse chicken pieces and pat dry.
3. Arrange the chicken in a baking dish and pour lime mixture over all, turning each piece to coat completely.
4. Cover and marinate chicken in refrigerator several hours; turning twice during that time.
5. Preheat oven to 400°F.
6. Remove the chicken from the marinade.
7. Bake the chicken 35 minutes until done and then broil 5 minutes, turning pieces in cooking juice to maximize flavor.
8. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.