Grilled Soy Ginger Chicken (Printable Version)
Soy-ginger marinated chicken grilled to perfection and topped with fresh green onions and sesame seeds.
# What You'll Need:
→ Protein
01 - 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (about 1.5 lbs / 700 g)
→ Marinade
02 - 1/3 cup (80 ml) soy sauce
03 - 2 tbsp fresh ginger, finely grated
04 - 3 cloves garlic, minced
05 - 2 tbsp honey or brown sugar
06 - 2 tbsp rice vinegar or lime juice
07 - 2 tbsp sesame oil
08 - 1/2 tsp freshly ground black pepper
09 - 1/2 tsp red pepper flakes (optional)
→ Garnish
10 - 2 green onions, thinly sliced
11 - 1 tbsp sesame seeds
# Steps to Follow:
01 - In a medium bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, ginger, garlic, honey, rice vinegar, sesame oil, black pepper, and red pepper flakes (if using).
02 - Place the chicken breasts in a large resealable bag or shallow dish. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring all pieces are well coated. Seal and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 8 hours for deeper flavor.
03 - Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Lightly oil the grates.
04 - Remove chicken from marinade, letting excess drip off. Discard the used marinade. Grill chicken for 6–8 minutes per side, or until cooked through and an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C) is reached.
05 - Transfer chicken to a plate and let rest for 5 minutes. Slice and garnish with green onions and sesame seeds before serving.
# Additional Tips::
01 -
- Uses everyday pantry staples for the marinade
- Ready in just over an hour including marinating time
- Perfect for meal prep and leftovers taste fantastic
- Balanced flavors with sweet salty and aromatic notes
02 -
- Great source of lean protein
- No dairy and easy to make gluten-free with the right soy sauce
- Leftovers taste delicious even cold
03 -
- Pat chicken dry before marinating to help it absorb the flavors
- Do not skip the resting time after grilling the juices will stay inside and keep the chicken tender
- Always slice against the grain for the easiest and most tender pieces