Step 1

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.

Step 2

Season the chicken with salt. Dredge in flour and transfer to a nine- x 13-inch (20- x 30-centimeter) baking dish.

Step 3

Spray the bottom of a small saucepan with cooking spray and heat garlic, ginger, red pepper flakes, if using, and zest until very fragrant but not brown (30 seconds).

Step 4

Add mandarin juice, soy sauce, and honey. Bring to a boil.

Step 5

Pour over chicken and bake uncovered for 40 minutes.