Ginger-spiced Chicken

By Shleigh101

Ingredients

• 4 medium skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 1 lb.)
• 4 green onions, finely chopped
• 1/2 cup orange juice
• 1 tbsp. brown sugar
• 1 tbsp. finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1 tbsp. olive oil
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tsp. ground coriander
• 1/2 tsp. paprika
• 1/4 tsp. salt
• 1/4 tsp. ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp. black pepper
• nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups hot cooked basmati or long-grain rice

Preparation

Step 1

Place chicken in a plastic bag and set in a shallow dish; MARINADE: In a small bowl combine green onions, orange juice, brown sugar, ginger, oil, garlic, coriander, paprika, salt, cinnamon and black pepper. Pour over chicken; seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for 2-6 hrs, turning bag occasionaly. Drain chicken, reserving marinade. Preheat oven to 375. Lightly coat a 2-qt. rectangular baking dish with cooking spray. Arrange chicken in the prepared baking dish; pour marinade over chicken. Bake, uncovered, about 20 min. or until chicken is tender and no longer pink. Transfer chicken to serving platter. Serve with rice. I double marinade for more gravy.