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Grilled Sesame Chicken

Grilled Sesame Chicken

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Grilled Sesame Chicken is incredibly easy and flavorful! Boneless-skinless chicken breasts or thighs (or a mix of both) marinates in a ginger, garlic and toasted sesame marinade. Grill and serve as is along with your favorite sides or in a wrap, on top of a salad, rice or noodle bowls. Serves 6 to 8 depending on serving size.
Course Mains & Entrees
Cuisine Asian, Asian-inspired
Keyword chicken, grilling, healthy recipe, marinade, quick and easy, summer recipe
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 8 minutes
RESTING TIME: 6 minutes
Total Time 29 minutes
Servings 8 servings
Calories 201
Author Laurie McNamara

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup coconut aminos or use low-sodium tamari or (low-sodium) soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons coconut sugar or use brown sugar
  • 1½ tablespoons toasted sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon tahini
  • 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
  • 1 tablespoon garlic grated (paste)
  • 1 tablespoon ginger grated (paste)
  • 1 tablespoon sambal oelek
  • 2 green onions light parts finely chopped, dark parts sliced and reserved for serving
  • 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs or thin-cut boneless skinless chicken breasts
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Instructions

  • In a bowl (or liquid measuring cup), measure and add in coconut aminos, coconut sugar (or brown sugar), toasted sesame oil, tahini, rice vinegar, ginger and garlic, sambal oelek, the chopped light green part of green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Stir to combine.
  • Add chicken to the bowl (or place into a resealable bag) and toss with the marinade. Cover and let marinate for 30 minutes or pop into the fridge for overnight.
  • Preheat grill to 450° to 500°. Once hot, grill the chicken thighs for 4 to 5 minutes a side or until the chicken is fully cooked.
  • Remove and transfer to a cutting board and let rest for a few minutes before serving.

Notes

Nutrition Disclaimer: All information presented on this site is intended for informational purposes only. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on SimplyScratch.com should only be used as a general guideline.

Nutrition

Serving: 4ounces | Calories: 201kcal | Carbohydrates: 7g | Protein: 23g | Fat: 9g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Trans Fat: 0.02g | Cholesterol: 108mg | Sodium: 335mg | Potassium: 314mg | Fiber: 0.3g | Sugar: 2g | Vitamin A: 63IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 27mg | Iron: 1mg