GREEN TEA TERIYAKI CHICKEN

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Tender chicken is treated to an Asian-inspired sauce with green tea for low-fat entree that really stands out. Serve it with fragrant rice, like jasmine, for a restaurant-quality meal. Thanks goes to our Test Kitchen for this sensational dish!

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 10

Ingredients

3-1/2 teaspoons green tea leaves, divided
1 cup boiling water
4 green onions, chopped, divided
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons cider vinegar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1/8 teaspoon sesame oil
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

Place 2-1/2 teaspoons tea leaves in a small bowl; add boiling water. Cover and steep for 5-6 minutes. , Strain and discard leaves; pour tea into a large skillet. Add half of the onions. Stir in the honey, vinegar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger and sesame oil. Bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until sauce is reduced to about 3/4 cup., Add chicken and remaining tea leaves; cover and cook over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°. Cut chicken into thin slices; serve with sauce. Garnish with remaining onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 184 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 359mg sodium, Carbohydrate 16g carbohydrate (13g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 24g protein. Diabetic Exchanges