This recipe is from my back-fence neighbor, Cherie, who is a wonderful cook. I was lucky enough to borrow and copy her entire family cookbook of wonderful recipes. This recipe tasted kind of like one of my favorite dishes at PF Chang - Crispy Honey Chicken. It was very easy to make and used ingredients that you usually have on hand (I always like to have a couple of fresh lemons on hand - just in case!). It is something that I think kids would love because it is sweet and doesn't have any of those "green things" that kids sometimes won't eat. :)
Honey Glazed Chicken *updated June 2022 (added salt, sesame oil, extra sauce, less butter)
from my friend Cherie
1 c flour
1/2 tsp cayenne pepper
1/2 tsp salt
4 chicken breasts, cut into 1-2" pieces
1/2 c butter, melted
Sauce
1/2 c brown sugar
1/2 c honey
1/2 c fresh squeezed lemon juice
2 TBSP soy sauce
2 tsp sesame oil
sesame seeds as a garnish (optional)
hot cooked rice
In a plastic gallon bag, combine flour, cayenne pepper and salt. Add chicken pieces and shake to coat. Pour 1/4 C melted butter into a 9x13 baking dish. Add coated chicken, turning pieces to coat with butter. Bake, uncovered at 350 for 30 minutes.
Combine brown sugar, honey, lemon juice, soy sauce and the other 1/4 c melted butter. Pour over chicken. Bake for 15 more minutes, until bubbly. Serve over hot rice, with sesame seeds sprinkled on as a garnish.
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Gloria