smoky ginger-scallion chicken

Name: Smoky Ginger-Scallion Chicken
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 1 h 15 min
Yield: 6
Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients: 6 - scallions; 1 tablespoon(s) grated peeled fresh ginger; 2 - garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon(s) honey; 2 teaspoon(s) reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 teaspoon(s) sesame oil; 1/2 teaspoon(s) salt; 1/4 teaspoon(s) red pepper flakes; 3 1/2 pound(s) chicken, giblets discarded

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Krystal McDow

San Jose, CA

Updated on Mar 12, 2015

I got this recipe from Weight Watcher's Easy Mains and Sides recipe book. WW Points: 5 *Original recipe was for grilling but I changed it to baking. Depending on oven, time may vary. I start checking the temperature after an hour.

Rate

prep time 15 Min

cook time 1 Hr 15 Min

method Bake

yield 6 serving(s)

Ingredients

6 - scallions
1 tablespoon grated peeled fresh ginger
2 - garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon honey
2 teaspoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
3 1/2 pounds chicken, giblets discarded

How To Make smoky ginger-scallion chicken

Step 1

Preheat oven to 350 degrees.

Step 2

Finely chop 4 scallions. Mix together chopped scallions, ginger, garlic, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, salt, and pepper flakes in small bowl. Slip your fingers under skin of chicken over breast, thighs, and legs to loosen skin. Rub scallion mixture into meat under skin. Tuck wings under; tie legs together with kitchen string.
Step 3

Place chicken in roasting pan. Cook for 1 hour and 15 minutes until internal temperature reaches 180 degrees.
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