Garlic Ginger Chicken Strips

Total Time: 17 mins Preparation Time: 7 mins Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1/4 cup sherry wine (or chicken broth)
• 1/4 cup soy sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 tablespoon honey
• 1 tablespoon minced fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)
• 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger (or 2 teaspoons minced fresh gingerroot)
• 1/2 teaspoon chinese five spice powder
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
• 1/4 teaspoon pepper
• 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1 inch strips

Recipe

• 1 combine the first nine ingredients in a bowl. remove 3 tablespoons for basting; cover and refrigerate. place the chicken in a large resealable plastic bag; add the remaining marinade. seal the bag and turn it around to coat it thoroughly. refrigerate for at least 3 hours.
• 2 drain and discard the marinade. broil the chicken strips 3"-4" from the heat for 3 minutes; then turn the strips over. baste with reserved marinade. broil 4-5 minutes longer or until chicken juices run clear, turning occasionally. remove from oven and serve. enjoy!
• 3 to freeze: place chicken and marinade in a freezer bag. seal, label and freeze.
• 4 to serve: thaw overnight in the fridge and cook as directed.