Soy Lime Glazed Chicken Breasts

It’s been pretty cold and rainy so I opted to bake the chicken instead of smoking them. Plus I forgot that I’d ran out of wood pellets. Whoops!

Chicken:
3 large Chicken Breasts
½ teaspoon Garlic Powder
½ teaspoon Smoked Paprika
Salt and Pepper to taste
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Sauce:
¼ cup Lime Juice
¼ cup Soy Sauce
2 teaspoons Lime Zest
2 Tablespoons Honey
⅛ teaspoon Ginger; grated
1 clove Garlic; minced
½ teaspoon Chinese Five Spice
Pinch of Red Pepper Flakes
1 Tablespoon Cornstarch
2 Tablespoons cold Water

Preheat oven to 375°F.
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In a medium bowl, whisk the sauce ingredients, minus the cornstarch and cold water. Season the chicken with salt and pepper, then place in a baking dish. Pour the sauce over top and cover with foil. Bake for 25 minutes or until the internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F.
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Strain the pan juices into a skillet over medium heat. Whisk together the cornstarch and cold water, then add the slurry to the saucepan. Continue to whisk until thickened, about 3 minutes.
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Slice the chicken and pour the sauce over top. Garnish with sesame seeds or green onions.
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Enjoy!
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