ginger scallion pesto chicken w lemon ginger sauce

Name: Ginger Scallion Pesto Chicken w Lemon Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 1 h
Cook time: 15 min
Yield: 2
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: ## GINGER SCALLION PESTO; 1 cup(s) scallions sliced; 2 tablespoon(s) ginger grated; 1 teaspoon(s) salt; 1 cup(s) vegetable oil; ## CHICKEN; 4 boneless chicken thighs; salt and pepper; ## LEMON GINGER SAUCE; 1 lemon juiced and zested; 2 tablespoon(s) honey; 1 tablespoon(s) grated ginger; 1 cup(s) chicken stock; 2 tablespoon(s) cornstarch; 4 tablespoon(s) water

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barbara lentz

beulah, MI

Updated on Nov 10, 2020

Unique and good

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prep time 1 Hr

cook time 15 Min

method Broil

yield 2-4 serving(s)

Ingredients

GINGER SCALLION PESTO
1 cup scallions sliced
2 tablespoons ginger grated
1 teaspoon salt
1 cup vegetable oil
CHICKEN
4 boneless chicken thighs
salt and pepper
LEMON GINGER SAUCE
1 lemon juiced and zested
2 tablespoons honey
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 cup chicken stock
2 tablespoons cornstarch
4 tablespoons water

How To Make ginger scallion pesto chicken w lemon ginger sauce

Step 1

To make the pesto. Add the scallions, ginger and salt to food processor. Turn on processor and drizzle in the oil. Process until well blended. Place the chicken pieces in the pesto and let marinate 1 hour.

Step 2

Remove chicken from marinade and broil turning and basting with the pesto until no longer pink inside.
Step 3

For the lemon ginger sauce. Combine the lemon juice and zest, honey, ginger and chicken stock in a small saucepan. Bring to boil. Mix the cornstarch with the water. Whisk it into the sauce mixture to thicken.
Step 4

Serve the sauce with the chicken
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