Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites

== Description ==
Source: Cooking Light Annual Recipes 2004 - Cooking Light Magazine
These bite-sized appetizers are steeped in a mixture of garlic, soy sauce, ginger, citrus, and honey. The marinade is then reduced and used to glaze the chicken.
== Ingredients ==
* 2/3 cup honey
* 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
* 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
* 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
* 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
* 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
* 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
* 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
* 4 garlic cloves, minced
* 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs (about 16 thighs), cut into bite-sized pieces
* Cooking spray
* 1 teaspoon salt
* 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
* 2 teaspoons cornstarch
* 2 teaspoons water
* 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)
== Directions ==
# Combine first 9 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake well.
# Add chicken; seal and toss to coat.
# Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
# Preheat oven to 425°.
# Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade.
# Arrange chicken in a single layer on rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray.
# Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
# Bake at 425° for 20 minutes, stirring once.
# While chicken is cooking; strain marinade through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids.
# Place marinade in a saucepan; bring to a boil.
# Cook 3 minutes; skim solids from surface.
# Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl; stir with a whisk.
# Add cornstarch mixture to pan, stirring with a whisk; cook 1 minute.
# Remove from heat; pour glaze into a large bowl.
# Preheat broiler.
# Add chicken to glaze; toss well to coat.
# Place chicken mixture on a jelly roll pan; broil 5 minutes or until browned, stirring twice.
# Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.
Yield: 12 servings (serving size: about 1 1/2 ounces)
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