Fijian Style Baked Marinated Chicken Recipe

A Fijian Style Baked Marinated Chicken recipe is a flavorful dish originating from Fiji. It involves marinating chicken pieces in a special blend of spices and herbs before baking.

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5 from 1 vote

Prep Time: 1

Cook Time: 30

Total Time: 1 30

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Fijian

Keyword: Fijian Style Baked Marinated Chicken Recipe

Servings: People

Calories: 358 kcal

Equipment

Baking dish

Ingredients

1/2 cup soy sauce reduced-salt
1/2 cup sunflower oil
3 tbsp brown sugar
3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
2 tsp ginger pureed
2 onion finely chopped
2 oz sesame seeds
2 lbs chicken breasts
1 oz. butter

Instructions

In a mixing bowl, combine:

a. 1/2 cup reduced-salt soy sauce
b. 1/2 cup sunflower oil
c. 3 level tbsp brown sugar
d. 3 tbsp Worcestershire sauce
e. 2 tsp ginger puree
f. 2 red onions, finely chopped

Add the chicken to the mixture, ensuring it's well coated:

a. Place 2 kg packs of chicken mini breast fillets into the marinade.

Cover the bowl and refrigerate:

a. Use a lid or plastic wrap to cover the bowl.
b. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour to allow the chicken to marinate.

Preheat the oven:

a. Set your oven to 350°F (175°C) and let it preheat.

Prepare a baking dish:

a. Grease a baking dish with 1 oz. of butter.

Transfer the marinated chicken to the baking dish:

a. Place the marinated chicken pieces evenly in the prepared baking dish.

Sprinkle sesame seeds over the chicken:

a. Evenly distribute 2 oz. of sesame seeds on top of the chicken.

Bake the chicken:

a. Place the baking dish in the preheated oven.
b. Bake for approximately 25-30 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through and the sesame seeds turn golden brown.

Check for doneness:

a. Ensure the chicken is fully cooked by checking that it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Serve the Fijian Style Baked Marinated Chicken:

a. Once cooked, remove the dish from the oven.
b. Let it cool slightly before serving to 8 people.

Notes

Marinate the chicken for at least 1 hour for better flavor.

Ensure the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).

Use fresh ginger puree for the best taste.

Toast sesame seeds for added nuttiness before sprinkling.

Preheat the oven to the specified temperature for even cooking.

Check for doneness with a meat thermometer.

Let the baked chicken rest for a few minutes before serving.

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