Chicken with Sesame, Apricot, and Charred Green Onion

• boneless skinless chicken breasts1 lb
• kosher salt + 10 cracks of freshly ground pepper1 teaspoon
• toasted sesame oil↗0.25 cup
• low-sodium soy sauce↗0.25 cup
• green onion, cut in half lengthwise↗10
• apricot jam↗0.25 cup
• a few tablespoons of crunchy chili sauce
• rice↗
• any other vegetablesя люблю огірки

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Step-by-step instructions

1. 1

   Preheat: Heat the oven to 450 °F (230 °C). Position the rack in the upper third of the oven.

2. 2

   Green onion preparation: Cut the green onion in half lengthwise.

3. 3

   Chicken preparation: Slice the chicken into thinner horizontal pieces. Place the chicken on a sheet pan; season with salt and pepper. Drizzle sesame oil and low‑sodium soy sauce directly over the chicken.

4. 4

   Add the onion: Toss the onion with some of the oil.

5. 5

   Bake: Place the onion on top of the chicken. Bake for 6 minutes on the rack positioned in the upper third of the oven.

6. 6

   Grill: Turn on the broiler; grill for 1‑2 minutes – aiming to finish the chicken (165 °F / 74 °C) and lightly char the onion. These charred pieces add great flavor! Immediately spoon apricot jam and crunchy chili sauce over each piece so they melt slightly.

7. 7

   Serving: Serve the chicken with a bunch of charred green onion and rice, drizzling the extra pan juices (or simply additional sesame oil and soy sauce). A modest method, maximum flavor!