Grilled Chicken With Sesame Ginger Sauce Recipe

Name: Grilled Chicken With Sesame Ginger Sauce
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Marinade; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 tablespoon canola oil; 1 garlic clove, minced; 1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced; 2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced; 1/2 teaspoon ground cumin; 6 boneless skinless chicken breasts; Sesame Ginger Sauce; 1 teaspoon canola oil; 1/2 cup fresh ginger, minced; 2 teaspoons sugar; 1/3 cup water; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 1/4 cup rice vinegar; 1 tablespoon sesame oil

Servings: persons

Marinade
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
Sesame Ginger Sauce
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil

1
To make marinade: Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, jalapeno, ginger and cumin in a plastic zipper bag.
2
Add chicken and seal bag.
3
Refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
4
To make Sesame Ginger Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
5
Add ginger and sugar and a small amount of the water.
6
Cook until softened.
7
Remove from heat, add remaining ingredients.
8
Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
9
Prior to serving, strain sauce (to remove minced ginger) and reheat.
10
Remove chicken from marinade and grill until no longer pink in center, about 5 min per side.
11
Thinly slice chicken and top with 1 tablespoon Sesame Ginger Sauce.

429

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 17 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Marinade, 1/4 cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, 1 tablespoon canola oil, and more.

Yes, Grilled Chicken With Sesame Ginger Sauce falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Grilled Chicken With Sesame Ginger Sauce

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Variations & substitutions

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