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
- 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
- Protein 53.69 g Good Source
- Carbs 11.66 g Moderate
- Total Fat 7.57 g Moderate
- Saturated Fat 0.64 g Low Source
- Trans Fat 0.0 g Low Source
- Cholesterol 140.75 mg High
- Sodium 678.78 mg High
- Fiber 0.19 g Low Source
- Sugar 8.0 g Moderate
- Added Sugar 0.0 g Low Source
- Calcium 10.0 mg Low Source
- Iron 1.44 mg Low Source
- Potassium 0.0 mg Low Source
- Vitamin A 0.0 mcg_rae Low Source
- Vitamin C 1.2 mg Low Source
- Vitamin D 0.0 mcg Low Source
Values are per serving. Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000-calorie diet.
- Soy 🌱
- Sesame