Sesame Ginger Grilled Chicken Breasts Recipes

SESAME-GINGER GRILLED CHICKEN

Steps:

• 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.

SESAME-GINGER GRILLED CHICKEN BREASTS

Steps:

• Gather the ingredients.
• To make the marinade, in a large plastic zip top bag, combine the soy sauce , garlic, vinegar, honey, ginger, onions, sesame oil, and sesame seeds.
• Add the chicken breasts, squeeze any excess air out of the bag and seal tightly. Transfer the bag to the refrigerator for 30 to 60 minutes.
• Remove chicken from the fridge 20 minutes before you're going to start cooking. Prepare a grill or grill pan by coating it with a bit of cooking oil; heat to high.
• Remove chicken from the marinade. Grill 6 minutes per side, until tender and fully cooked. Garnish with cilantro leaves and serve.​

GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SESAME GINGER SAUCE

Steps:

• To make marinade: Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, jalapeno, ginger and cumin in a plastic zipper bag.
• Add chicken and seal bag.
• Refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
• To make Sesame Ginger Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
• Add ginger and sugar and a small amount of the water.
• Cook until softened.
• Remove from heat, add remaining ingredients.
• Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
• Prior to serving, strain sauce (to remove minced ginger) and reheat.
• Remove chicken from marinade and grill until no longer pink in center, about 5 min per side.
• Thinly slice chicken and top with 1 tablespoon Sesame Ginger Sauce.

GRILLED SESAME-GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, sesame seed and ginger.
• Carefully brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Place chicken on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, brushing frequently with sauce mixture and turning after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Discard any remaining sauce mixture.
• Serve chicken with noodles.

SIMPLE SESAME GINGER CHICKEN

Steps:

• Blend the soy sauce, honey, sesame seeds, and ginger well.
• Baste the chicken breasts and broil or grill 5-8 minutes on each side, brushing frequently with sauce.
• Alternately, cube the chicken and baste/marinate in the sauce, then fry in very hot oil and serve with vegetables over rice as a stir-fry.