Description
Marinated Asian Grilled Chicken is a summer favorite that combines tender, juicy chicken breasts with a flavorful marinade of soy sauce, garlic, and ginger. This dish is perfect for backyard barbecues or family dinners.
Ingredients
Scale
- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs)
- 3 tbsp soy sauce (low-sodium)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Juice of 1 lime
- 2 green onions (thinly sliced)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, whisk together soy sauce, honey, garlic, ginger, sesame oil, and lime juice until well combined.
- Marinate the Chicken: Place chicken in a resealable bag or dish and pour marinade over it. Ensure each piece is coated and marinate in the fridge for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat grill to medium-high (400°F) and lightly oil the grates.
- Grill the Chicken: Remove chicken from marinade (discard leftover marinade) and grill for about 6-8 minutes per side until internal temperature reaches 165°F.
- Rest and Serve: Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing. Garnish with green onions and serve over rice or salad.
Notes
- Serve with rice or salad for a complete meal.
- Add extra green onions for garnish if desired.
- This recipe can be marinated overnight for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 11 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 480mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 100mg