Ginger-Spiced Chicken

Ingredients:

• 2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves (about 3/4 pounds total)
• 2 finely chopped green onions
• 1/4 cup orange juice
• 1 tsp brown sugar
• 1 tbsp chopped ginger root
• 1 tsp olive oil
• 1 clove garlic, minced
• 1 tsp crushed or ground coriander
• 1/4 tsp paprika
• 1/8 tsp salt
• 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
• 1/4 tsp coarse black pepper
• Nonstick cooking spray
• 2 cups hot cooked rice

Directions:

1. In a small mixing bowl, combine green onions, orange juice, brown sugar, ginger, oil, garlic, coriander, paprika, salt, cinnamon, and pepper for marinade
2. Place chicken into a zip lock bag and pour marinade in.
3. Zip up the bag and let the chicken marinate for about 6 hours.
4. Preheat oven to 375°F
5. Coat a baking dish with nonstick cooking spray.
6. Place marinated chicken into the dish, then pour the remaining marinade over it.
7. Bake, uncovered, for 20 minutes.
8. Serve with rice.

recipe adapted from New Dieter’s Cookbook: Eat Well, Feel Great, Lose Weight