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Orange-Sesame Glazed Barbecue Chicken

Time40 minutes
YieldsServes 8
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Dear SOS: I have never been thrilled about chicken as an entree. But I became a convert after trying the barbecued chicken at Happy Trails Catering & Cafe in Pasadena. The marinade is not to be believed. Can you investigate for me?

Jenny Zogg

Altadena

Dear Jenny: Believe it. The Happy Trails people say the chicken is simply basted with an orange-sesame dressing until it is fully cooked and beautifully glazed. The chicken is served sliced on a bed of baby greens, diced red bell pepper and pea pods and drizzled with the same sesame dressing. To use the dressing on the salad, here’s a word of advice from Linda Fay, the chef: Double the dressing recipe and use half for marinating the chicken, the other half for serving.

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1

Combine orange juice concentrate, vegetable and sesame oils, vinegar, garlic, sesame seeds, ginger, soy sauce, chili sauce and salt and pepper to taste in bowl. Add chicken, cover and marinate in refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.

2

Grill chicken on grill pan set over medium to medium-high heat or on outdoor grill, basting pieces with sauce and turning frequently, until chicken is fully cooked and richly glazed on both sides, about 5 minutes per side.