Chinese Orange Honey Chicken

Ingredients

• Grated zest from 2 oranges
• 4 tablespoons honey (we suggest Orange Blossom or Toyon)
• 3 tablespoons tamari
• 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
• 2/3 cup orange juice
• 2 tablespoons sesame oil
• 2 teaspoons crushed garlic
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 2 whole chickens cut into pieces and trimmed of fat and extra skin

Directions

1. Combine first 8 ingredients (Zest, Honey, Tamari, Ginger, OJ, Sesame Oil, Garlic, Red Pepper Flakes)
2. Toss with the chicken, coating each piece well (a large ziplock bag or two works great!)
3. Cover and refrigerate overnight
4. Preheat oven to 375F
5. Place in baking pan, with space between each piece, and season with salt and pepper
6. Pour 2/3 cup of the marinade into the pan
7. Bake for 1 hour, basting chicken every 15-20 minutes
8. Pour all the remaining marinade into a saucepan and boil for 10 minutes to thicken
9. Drizzle over cooked chicken & garnish with scallions

Serve with rice, grilled vegetables and a fine bottle of your favorite honey wine for the perfect balanced dinner!