Description
Juicy and flavorful grilled sesame chicken marinated in a savory sesame ginger sauce. This recipe features tender boneless skinless chicken breasts soaked in a bright, tangy marinade with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and toasted sesame oil, then grilled to perfection. Perfect served with a fresh salad, grain bowl, or your favorite sides. The recipe also offers a baking option for versatility.
Ingredients
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Chicken and Marinade
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breast
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce or coconut aminos
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar or coconut sugar
- 1 tablespoon tahini
- 1 tablespoon sesame oil (preferably toasted sesame oil)
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon fresh grated ginger
- 1 tablespoon sesame seeds
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
To Garnish
- Sliced green onion
- Additional sesame seeds
Instructions
- Make the Marinade: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, minced garlic, brown sugar, tahini, toasted sesame oil, rice vinegar, fresh grated ginger, sesame seeds, and red pepper flakes until fully combined to create a flavorful marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the boneless skinless chicken breasts to the marinade, making sure each piece is well coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, or up to 24 hours for deeper flavor infusion.
- Preheat the Grill: When ready to cook, preheat your grill to 400°F (204°C) to ensure it is hot enough for searing and cooking the chicken evenly.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the marinated chicken breasts on the grill. Cook for approximately 6-8 minutes per side, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F (74°C) as measured with a meat thermometer. Time may vary depending on chicken breast thickness.
- Garnish and Serve: Once cooked through, transfer the chicken to a serving plate and garnish with sliced green onions and additional sesame seeds for extra flavor and presentation. Serve immediately with your choice of sides.
Notes
- This grilled sesame chicken is juicy and packed with flavor thanks to the marinade.
- Marinate from 30 minutes up to 24 hours for best taste and tenderness.
- Can be baked instead of grilled if preferred (refer to baking guide).
- Great paired with salads, grain bowls, or steamed vegetables.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (about 4 ounces chicken with marinade)
- Calories: 237 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 9.7 g
- Saturated Fat: 1.6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7.8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 9.1 g
- Fiber: 0.7 g
- Protein: 27.9 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg
