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Whole30 Citrus Ginger Chicken

Course Sauce
Keyword salad dressing
Prep Time 5 minutes
Total Time 5 minutes

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup sesame oil
  • 1/3 cup olive oil
  • 1/4 cup rice vinegar
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 1 tsp fish sauce
  • 1 tbsp fresh ginger grated
  • 1 garlic clove minced
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt
  • 1 tbsp sesame seeds

Instructions

  • WHISK together all the ingredients except the chicken in a medium bowl.
  • ADD chicken and combined marinade into a zip-top reusable bag or glass container. Seal or cover and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes, up to 24 hours.
  • TO GRILL – Preheat the grill to medium-high heat. Brush the grill with oil so the chicken won’t stick. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side until chicken has sear marks and is cooked through, with an internal temperature of 165°F. Remove from the grill and cover with foil. Let rest for 10 minutes to let juices redistribute before cutting.
  • OVEN BAKE – Preheat your oven to 425°F. Pour the marinade and chicken into a 9×9 pan. Bake uncovered for 20-25 minutes, flipping halfway through. Cook until lightly browned and is no longer pink inside or has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it.
  • AIR FRY – Add the chicken to your air fryer basket and air fry at 400°F for 9-10 minutes, flipping halfway if the chicken is overlapping at all. Cook until lightly browned and is no longer pink inside or has reached an internal temperature of 165°F. Let rest for 10 minutes before cutting into it.
  • TO FREEZE – Marinated chicken can go straight into the freezer after combining the chicken with the marinade in either a sealed reusable zip-top bag or a glass container with a lid. No need to marinate it before freezing, as it will marinate in the freezer. The frozen chicken in the marinade does need to be thawed fully before cooking, so be sure to pull it out the night before you want to cook.