Many MANY years ago, I came across a collection of honey recipes. Now honey, I do love some honey. In that collection… one I don’t have specific recollection of (we are talking about a few decades ago), was this yummy chicken recipe that had honey… butter… soy sauce and one of my other favorite things, sesame seeds. I like to reference sources for any recipes I found somewhere and tweak, but just have no idea where this was… or even the specifics. I just remember it was good. And today, I remembered it… and how it had been forever since making it.
I have been craving something roasted with rosemary lately and can grab some anytime right by my patio from my pretty little rosemary bush. I decided to revive this old recipe, best I could remember…. and add some rosemary!
The sauce, just as I remembered, is so delish I could sip out of a cup. Umami perfection!
What IS umami?
Umami is the fifth basic taste, often described as a savory, rich, or meaty flavor that enhances the overall taste experience. It’s commonly found in foods like mushrooms, soy sauce, aged cheeses, and cooked meats.
So without further delay, because my hot chicken awaits… here’s the recipe.. I love simple recipes that I have stuff in my pantry to throw together and this is one of them. And if you don’t keep sesame seeds in yours, DO! I keep a shaker by my stove and shake them on lots of things instead of salt. I find the best bulk prices (already roasted) at Asian grocers. You could also use “Everything” seasoning if you have that too.
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Honey Kissed Rosemary Sesame Chicken
Ingredients
- 4 skin on breasts or leg quarters or favorite pieces
- 8 tablespoons honey
- 4 tablespoons butter, melted
- 2 tablespoons tamari or soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fresh minced rosemary or 1 teaspoon dried
- 3 tablespoons sesame seeds*
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 325.
- Put chicken in shallow baking pan.
- Combine honey, butter, soy sauce and rosemary. Pour over chicken.
- Sprinkle half the seeds (or Asian Sprinkle) over top of chicken. Bake for about 45 minutes. Baste every 15 minutes. It's not necessary, but I turn after top side is browned and sprinkle the remaining seeds on the other side to brown that side too!
