Ginger-Garlic Chicken with Miso Slaw

We love chicken so I  was inspired to make a chicken marinated  in ginger, soy sauce and garlic.
I used thighs and chicken breasts.  This dish is easy and you can either grill  it or bake it.
The marinate gives it a wonderful flavor.

 Recipe

Ginger Chicken

Ingredients

• 1 chicken 3-4 pounds
• 2 tsp minced garlic
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1/2 Tablespoon five-spice powder
• 2 Tablespoons of honey
• 1/2 cup soy sauce
• 1 tsp grated onion (yellow) or
• 1/4 tsp red pepper flakes

Instructions

1. Cut the chicken into serving pieces.- 2 drumsticks, 2 thighs, 2 wings, quarter the breasts.
2. In a bowl, whisk together, the garlic, ginger, 5 five spice powder, honey, soy sauce, onion, and red pepper flakes.
3. Transfer to a large ziploc bag and add the chicken pieces.
   Marinate for at least 30 minutes.
4. Preheat oven to 375. Line a baking sheet with foil. Spray foil with cooking spray to prevent sticking.
5. Put in oven 375 and bake 35 + minutes until chicken is done.
6. Serve chicken with Miso Slaw.

Miso Slaw

Ingredients

• 2 Tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
• 1 Tablespoon white miso
• 2 Tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 Tablespoon sugar
• 1 tsp grated ginger
• 1 tsp kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp pepper
• 2 Tablespoons of seame oil
• 1/4 cup canola oil
• 1/4 head of green cabbage- shredded
• 1/4 head of red cabbage - shredded
• 2 green onions - sliced at an angle
• 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

1. In a medium bowl, whisk the sesame seeds, rice vinegar, miso, ginger, salt, & pepper.
2. Add the sesame and canola in a steady stream, whisking constantly, until emulsified.
3. Add the red and green cabbage and toss. Refrigerate at least an hour.
4. Serve with Ginger chicken

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