Ina's Spot

One of my favorite shows to watch is the barefoot contessa which airs on the Food Network. The host of the show Ina Garten, is on my list of people I would absolutely love to meet. A self taught chef, her recipes are simple, easy to follow and most of the ingredients can be found in your pantry.

I am going to try and have an Ina corner every now and then. In Ina's corner today I am going to share with you one of my favorite Ina recipes Indonesian Ginger Chicken. I know it sounds scary but trust me it is very easy and you would love it. Steam veggies and mashed potatoes complete and perfect this dish. If you are bored with the same old same old baked chicken, this is a recipe that should please everyone.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 1 hour
Yield: 4 to 6 servings

1 cup honey
3/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup minced garlic (8 to 12 cloves)
1/2 cup peeled and grated fresh ginger root
2 (3 1/2 pound) chickens, quartered, with backs removed

Cook the honey, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger root in a small saucepan over low heat until the honey is melted. Arrange the chicken in 1 layer in a shallow baking pan, skin side down, and pour on the sauce. Cover the pan tightly with aluminum foil. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator.

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F.

Place the baking pan in the oven and bake for 30 minutes. Uncover the pan, turn the chicken skin side up, and raise the temperature to 375 degrees F. Continue baking for 30 minutes or until the juices run clear when you cut between a leg and thigh and the sauce is a rich, dark brown

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And like Ina always says; "Now how easy was that?"

Enjoy