Honey-Ginger Chicken Bites

Ingredients

• 2/3 cup honey
• 2 tablespoons minced peeled fresh ginger
• 2 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
• 2 tablespoons cider vinegar
• 2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon grated orange rind
• 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
• 4 garlic cloves, minced
• 1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces (about 16 thighs)
• Cooking spray
• 1 teaspoon salt
• 1/4 teaspoon black pepper
• 2 teaspoons cornstarch
• 2 teaspoons water
• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted (optional)

Preparation

1. Combine first 9 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; seal and shake well. Add chicken; seal and toss to coat. Refrigerate at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
2. Preheat oven to 425°.
3. Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Arrange chicken in a single layer on the rack of a broiler pan coated with cooking spray. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Bake at 425° for 20 minutes, stirring once.
4. While chicken is cooking, strain marinade through a sieve into a bowl; discard solids. Place marinade in a saucepan; bring to a boil. Cook 3 minutes; skim solids from surface. Combine cornstarch and water in a small bowl; stir with a whisk. Add cornstarch mixture to pan, stirring with a whisk; cook 1 minute. Remove from heat; pour glaze into a large bowl.
5. Preheat broiler.
6. Add chicken to glaze; toss well to coat. Place chicken mixture on a jelly roll pan; broil 5 minutes or until browned, stirring twice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds, if desired.