Citrus Chicken With Sesame And Ginger


If you're having people round and don't want to spend the whole day in the kitchen, this delicious entree actually benefits by being prepared the day before serving.

Steps


Combine first 8 ingredients in medium bowl.
Whisk until blended.
Pour mixture into 13 x 9 glass baking dish.
Preheat oven to 400f.
Place sesame seeds in small bowl.
Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper.
Place skin side down on seeds , coating skin.
Melt 3 tblsps butter in large nonstick skillet over high heat.
Add 5 breasts , skin side down , to skillet and cook until golden , about 3-4 minutes.
Turn chicken over.
Cook 2 minutes longer.
Place chicken , skin side up , in marinade in baking dish.
Wash skillet.
Repeat with 3 tblsps butter and remaining chicken breasts.
Cover chicken with foil , bake until cooked through , about 20 minutes.
If making a day ahead.
Remove foil , let chicken cool 1 hour in marinade.
Cover.
Chill overnight.
Reheat before serving.

Ingredients


fresh orange juice, fresh lemon juice, mango chutney, fresh ginger, seasoned rice vinegar, orange zest, oriental sesame oil, dry crushed red pepper, sesame seeds, boneless chicken breast halves, butter