Green Tea Teriyaki Chicken
TOTAL TIME: Prep/Total Time: 25 min.
YIELD: 4 servings.
Tender chicken is treated to an Asian-inspired sauce with green tea for low-fat entree that really stands out. Serve it with fragrant rice, like jasmine, for a restaurant-quality meal. Thanks goes to our Test Kitchen for this sensational dish!
Ingredients
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3-1/2 teaspoons green tea leaves, divided
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1 cup boiling water
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4 green onions, chopped, divided
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3 tablespoons honey
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2 tablespoons cider vinegar
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2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
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4 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
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1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
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4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
Directions
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1.
Place 2-1/2 teaspoons tea leaves in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and steep for 5-6 minutes.
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2.
Strain and discard leaves; pour tea into a large skillet. Add half of the onions. Stir in the honey, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sauce is reduced to about 3/4 cup.
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3.
Add chicken and remaining tea leaves; cover and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut chicken into thin slices; serve with sauce. Garnish with remaining onions.
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 184 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 359mg sodium, 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 0 fiber), 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 3 lean meat, 1 starch.
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