Honey-Ginger Chicken Thighs

Well, it has been far too long since I posted any recipes but Amy and I have a whole new batch of tried and true recipes that we would like to share.  We also now have a 22 month old ball of energy named Nate that we are cooking for.  He is a great eater and we are always trying new things with him.  Since he was born I haven't spent nearly as much time in the kitchen as Amy has found a true passion for trying new recipes and is an amazing home cook and dare I say, restaurant quality cook.   I do hope to post more recipes regularly as we strive to eat more healthy and teach Nate the importance of a healthy lifestyle.

This is actually a Weight Watchers recipe that Amy found online. We used chicken breast instead of thighs and it was absolutely amazing.

Ingredients

•  2 Tbsp ginger root, freshly grated, or less to taste   
•  2 clove(s) (medium) garlic clove(s), minced   
•  1/2 cup(s) hoisin sauce   
•  1/4 cup(s) unsweetened orange juice   
•  2 Tbsp low sodium soy sauce   
•  1/4 tsp black pepper   
•  1 pound(s) uncooked boneless skinless chicken thigh(s), (1500) boneless, cut into 36 chunks   
•  2 tsp honey   
•   1 Tbsp uncooked scallion(s), fresh, minced (for garnish)   

Instructions

• In a medium glass bowl, combine ginger, garlic, hoisin sauce, orange juice, soy sauce and pepper; add chicken and turn to coat with marinade. Cover bowl and refrigerate for 3 to 4 hours.
• When ready to cook, soak 12 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes (or use metal skewers).
• Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a roasting pan with aluminum foil to catch drippings; place a wire rack over prepared pan.
• Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Thread 3 pieces of chicken onto each skewer and place on wire rack; cook for 10 minutes.
• Meanwhile, spoon reserved marinade into a small saucepan; stir in honey. Bring to a rolling boil over high heat; boil for at least 1 minute to kill any bacteria.
• After chicken has cooked for 10 minutes, remove from oven and generously brush with boiled marinade. Flip skewers and bake until chicken is cooked through, about 10 minutes more. Place on a serving platter and garnish with scallions. Yields 2 skewers per serving.