With weather fluctuations being as they are this month, and common in most areas, it’s a good time to think of the benefits of foods that are good to eat as well as good for health. Think of recipes that include both honey and ginger.
Ginger is a flowering plant that comes from Asia, but it’s the root of the plant that contains all the sweet and savory tastes that make a difference in everything from meat dishes to cookies or breads. It’s related to turmeric another beneficial cousin, and can be used fresh, dried or in liquids. It’s especially helpful in fighting coughs and colds, has a lot of magnesium and calcium along with some Vitamin C which means it helps with arthritis and definitely leg cramps or knee problem as well.
Honey is that perfect food, the only one that never goes bad, that substance produced by bees that can be used either by itself or in recipes of any kind. It’s particularly great for youngsters over two or three years of age in suppressing coughs and healing sore throats. Besides being in marinades, try stirring honey into coffee or tea instead of sugar, mix it in yogurt cereal, or oatmeal for a more natural sweetener or even serve it on top of peanut butter on toasted bread.
Or simply try this recipe for Honey and Ginger Chicken wings, thighs or legs.
Ingredients
1 Tbs. ginger
1/3 Cup honey
¼ Cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic
1 Tbs. butter
2 lbs. chicken pieces.
Place dry chicken pieces in air fryer basket at 400 degrees for 20 minutes, turning halfway. When finished, place chicken I bowl.
While chicken is in air fryer, if using fresh ginger, peel ginger and grate. Combine all ingredients except chicken in saucepan. Simmer until butter melts and mixture is syrupy, about 4 minutes.
Toss chicken in bowl with ginger glaze till al is covered. , put them in a bowl and toss with the ginger honey glaze. Top with sesame seeds, poppy seeds or chopped peanuts.
