Description
Grilled Asian Chicken is a flavor-packed dish that transforms any backyard gathering into a culinary delight. Marinated in a zesty blend of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, this chicken is grilled to perfection, resulting in juicy, tender bites with an irresistible char. Perfect for summer cookouts or cozy dinners, this recipe will have your guests asking for seconds—and your secret!
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup brown sugar (or honey)
- 2 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 tbsp fresh lime juice
- 4 green onions, chopped
Instructions
- In a large bowl, mix soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil, and lime juice to create the marinade.
- Add chicken breasts to the marinade, ensuring they are well coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or overnight.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat (375°F/190°C).
- Remove chicken from marinade and let excess drip off. Grill each side for 6-7 minutes until internal temperature reaches 165°F (75°C).
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and garnish with chopped green onions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 14 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 6 oz)
- Calories: 263
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 900mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg