Sesame-Ginger Grilled Chicken

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4.50 from 2 votes

Tender and moist grilled chicken basted in a simple mixture of soy sauce, ginger, sesame seeds and honey.

Prep Time10

Cook Time15

Total Time25

Course: Main Course

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: chicken, grilled, grilled chicken

Servings: servings

Calories: 199kcal

Author: Tricia

Ingredients

1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted
2 teaspoons fresh grated ginger
2 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
3-4 skinless boneless chicken breasts
Vegetable cooking spray for the grill or vegetable oil
Thin sliced green onions for garnish

Instructions

Toast the sesame seeds, stirring frequently, in a small non-stick skillet over medium heat until lightly browned,
Combine the sesame seeds, ginger, honey and soy sauce in a small bowl. Whisk until combined.
Place the chicken in a heavy-duty zip lock bag and flatten the breasts using a meat mallet or rolling pin. Pound each to an even thickness starting at the biggest end.
Lightly spray or oil the grill to prevent sticking.
Preheat grill on medium-high. Cook the breasts about 8 minutes on each side or until clear juices are visible. Baste the chicken frequently with the soy mixture, using it all or discarding any remaining sauce.
Allow the chicken to rest 5 minutes before serving. Garnish this thin sliced green onions if desired.

Notes

This sauce is also perfect for chicken skewers or on grilled salmon.
Feel free to use chicken thighs but adjust grilling time accordingly.

Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate. When multiple ingredient alternatives are given, the first listed is calculated for nutrition. Garnishes and optional ingredients are not included.

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