Honey-Soy Ginger Grilled Chicken
Honey-Soy Ginger Grilled Chicken balances salty soy with a touch of sweetness and the warm aromatics of sesame, garlic, and fresh ginger. The quick marinade caramelizes on the grill, giving each bite a glossy, lightly charred finish. Perfect for a weeknight dinner or a casual cookout, it pairs well with steamed rice and crisp vegetables.
- Prep15 mins
- Cook15 mins
- Serves4
- DifficultyEasy
easyChef Pro health score
Calculated from USDA-referenced nutrient data for the ingredients in Honey-Soy Ginger Grilled Chicken, not estimated by an AI model. The same recipe returns the same score every time.
- Glycemic ImpactPoor
- 29 / 100
- Carb quality, not quantity. Higher is better.
- Nutritional DensityPoor
- 0 / 100
- Nutrients per calorie. Higher is better.
- Energy DensityGood
- 90 / 100
- Calories by weight. Higher means more food for fewer calories.
- NOVA Processed Culinary Ingredients
- 2 / 4
- Processing level, 1 (whole) to 4 (ultra-processed). Lower is better.
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- 25
- Heart Health
- 49
- Metabolic
- 11
- Digestive
- 32
- Inflammatory
- 54
- Performance
- 36
- General Wellness
- 1
Gather all the ingredients.
- 2
In a small microwave-safe bowl, mix the soy sauce, honey, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger; microwave on medium power for 1 minute, then stir. Microwave again for 30 seconds, watching carefully to avoid boiling.
- 3
Put the chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Pour the soy sauce mixture over them and let marinate for 15 minutes.
- 4
Preheat an outdoor grill to medium-high and lightly oil the grate. Meanwhile, remove the chicken from the marinade; pour the marinade into a small saucepan and bring it to a boil. Lower the heat and simmer until thick, about 1 minute. Set aside for basting.
- 5
Grill the chicken on the preheated grill, basting often with the reserved marinade, until it is golden brown on all sides and no longer pink in the center, about 6 to 8 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the thickest part should register at least 160 degrees F (70 degrees C).
- Calories 327.45 kcal Moderate 16%
- Protein 53.69 g Good Source 107%
- Carbohydrate 11.66 g 4%
- Total Fat 7.57 g Moderate 10%
- Saturated Fat 0.64 g Low Source 3%
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High 47%
- Sodium 932.67 mg High 41%
- Dietary Fiber 0.19 g Low Source 1%
- Total Sugars 8.0 g --
- Added Sugars 0.0 g Low Source 0%
- Calcium 2.72 mg Low Source 0%
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source 8%
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
- Vitamin C 0.45 mg Low Source 1%
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source 0%
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame
About This Recipe
Honey Soy Ginger Grilled Chicken is made with 6 ingredients and serves 4. It takes about 30 mins and is rated easy. Key ingredients include Chicken Breast, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, and Honey. Each serving provides about 327.45 kcal, and is a good source of protein.
Recipe Questions
- What is Honey-Soy Ginger Grilled Chicken made of?
- The main ingredients are Chicken Breast, Fresh Ginger, Garlic, Honey, Sesame Oil. The full list of 6 is above.
- How long does it take to make Honey-Soy Ginger Grilled Chicken?
- About 30 mins in total: 15 mins to prepare and 15 mins to cook.
- How many calories are in one serving?
- One serving provides about 327.45 kcal. The full nutrition breakdown is above.
- Is Honey-Soy Ginger Grilled Chicken easy to make?
- This recipe is rated easy, with 6 ingredients and 5 steps.
- Is Honey-Soy Ginger Grilled Chicken healthy?
- Honey-Soy Ginger Grilled Chicken has an easyChef Pro health score of 38/100. Per serving, it provides 327.45 calories and 53.69 g of protein, or 107% of the Daily Value. Worth noting per serving: sodium at 932.67 mg (41% of the Daily Value). It contains Soy and Sesame, so it may not be suitable for people with those allergies or dietary restrictions. Whether it fits your goals depends on your complete meal plan and nutritional needs. Remix it in easyChef Pro to adjust the ingredients and generate fresh nutrition and scores.
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