Oriental Chicken Oamc
Elevate your weeknight dinner routine with this flavorful Oriental Chicken OAMC (Once A Month Cooking) recipe, a perfect solution for easy meal prep and bold Asian-inspired flavors. Tender, juicy chicken breasts are marinated in a rich blend of soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and fresh ginger, creating a savory-sweet glaze that’s irresistibly delicious. Whether baked fresh or prepped ahead and frozen, this versatile dish is ideal for busy households. The glossy thickened sauce, made with reserved marinade, brings the dish together, while a sprinkle of green onions and toasted sesame seeds adds the perfect finishing touch. Serve over fluffy white rice for a complete meal that’s sure to impress.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 4 pieces boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 0.5 cup soy sauce
- 0.25 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
- 4 cloves minced garlic
- 2 teaspoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon cornstarch
- 0.25 cup water
- 3 stalks sliced green onions
- 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
- 4 cups cooked rice (optional, for serving)
Instructions
In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, sesame oil, rice vinegar, garlic, ginger, and honey to make the marinade.
Place the chicken breasts in a zip-top freezer bag or a shallow dish and pour half of the marinade over the chicken, reserving the remaining half for later. Ensure the chicken is evenly coated, then seal the bag or cover the dish.
Refrigerate the marinated chicken for at least 1 hour, preferably up to 8 hours for enhanced flavor. Alternatively, label the bag and freeze it for meal prepping.
If frozen, thaw the chicken in the refrigerator before cooking. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
Arrange the marinated chicken breasts in a baking dish and bake uncovered for 25–30 minutes, or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (74°C).
While the chicken is baking, pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepan. Add cornstarch and water, whisking until smooth.
Heat the saucepan over medium heat, stirring continuously until the sauce thickens and becomes glossy. This will take about 3–5 minutes.
Once the chicken is cooked, remove it from the oven and let it rest for 5 minutes before slicing or serving whole.
Drizzle the thickened sauce over the chicken and garnish with sliced green onions and toasted sesame seeds.
Serve the Oriental chicken over cooked rice, if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2921 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 62.7 g | 80% | |
| Saturated Fat | 12.7 g | 64% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.9 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 592 mg | 197% | |
| Sodium | 5394 mg | 235% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 319.5 g | 116% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.0 g | 25% | |
| Total Sugars | 72.1 g | ||
| Protein | 252.4 g | 505% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.2 mcg | 1% | |
| Calcium | 397 mg | 31% | |
| Iron | 12.7 mg | 71% | |
| Potassium | 2813 mg | 60% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
