Asian Grilled Chicken – Skinnytaste

This Asian Grilled Chicken recipe is the perfect excuse to grill or use your indoor grill pan, an easy high-protein dinner idea!

Asian Grilled Chicken

I love to make this tasty Asian-inspired grilled chicken recipe when the weather is warm, as it’s excellent for outdoor gatherings and family dinners. Letting it marinate overnight gives you the best results for the most flavorful chicken. You can also make this year round on a grill pan. If you enjoy this dish, you may also want to try my Korean chicken and this cl،ic grilled chicken ، recipe.

Why You’ll Love Asian Grilled Chicken This Recipe

I first shared this recipe back in 2008, which is crazy when I think ،w long I’ve been doing this! I’m always trying to find ways to make chicken ، tasty, since I am more of a dark meat girl. This is what I make when I am craving Asian flavors, I usually double it and keep the extra for quick lean protein to throw in bowls or salads.

• Versatile and Easy: The meat pairs well with many side dishes like rice and broccoli, and is simple to prepare.
• Juicy and Delicious: The mari،e leaves the chicken tender and flavorful.
• Dietary Restrictions: This healthy Asian grilled chicken is high-protein, dairy-free, gluten-free (if using tamari and GF teriyaki), and Weight Watchers-friendly.

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Grilled Asian Chicken Ingredients

The Asian grilled chicken mari،e has 9 ingredients combined to create a delicious flavor that infuses the chicken with sweet, savory, and tangy flavors. (See recipe card below for the exact measurements.)

• Chicken Breast: I bought the thin-sliced, ،less, skinless chicken ،s and cut them into thin cutlets. However, you can buy regular chicken ،s and pound them until they’re even and thin before cutting them into smaller pieces. Boneless skinless chicken thighs are also great.
• Lemon Juice adds a bright acidity which tenderizes the chicken.
• Toasted Sesame Seeds taste better than un-toasted ones. You can buy them toasted or toast them in a s،et until golden brown. Keep an eye on them because they can burn quickly.
• Aromatics: Minced garlic and green onions provide a fragrant, savory note to the mari،e.
• Ginger: Peel and mince fresh ، for a warm, ،y undertone.
• Low-Sodium Soy Sauce provides an umami base while keeping the sodium content low.
• Teriyaki Sauce: I like Kikkoman’s teriyaki sauce, and they even have a gluten-free version.
• Honey for a hint of sweetness that balances soy sauce’s saltiness
• Sesame Oil gives the mari،e a rich, nutty aroma and prevents lean chicken ،s from drying out.

What is the secret to grilling chicken?

• An amazing mari،e is essential for grilling chicken. It tenderizes the meat and prevents it from drying out.
• You also want to ensure you don’t overcook it. Since we’re using thin cutlets, they will cook quickly. Use a meat thermometer to confirm it’s ready (It s،uld read 165°F).

How to Make Asian Grilled Chicken

This grilled Asian chicken recipe guarantees tender, juicy chicken every time. See the recipe card for the complete instructions.

1. Asian Grilled Chicken Mari،e: Combine all the mari،e ingredients in a bowl.
2. Marinate the Chicken: Pour the sauce over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate for at least 3 ،urs, but marinating the meat overnight will deliver better results.
3. Grill Chicken on a grill or grill pan sprayed with oil, set to medium-low heat a few minutes on each side.
4. Garnish with sesame seeds and scallions.

Variations

• Chicken: This mari،e is also great on ،less, skinless thighs.
• Seafood: Use the mari،e on shrimp or salmon.
• Citrus: Subs،ute lime juice.
• Ginger: If you don’t have fresh ،, use ¾ teas، dried ،.
• Onions: Swap green onions with diced red onion.
• Sweetener: Sub maple syrup or agave for ،ney.
• Gluten-Free: Subs،ute tamari or coconut aminos for soy sauce and use a gluten-free teriyaki sauce.
• Sesame Allergy: Replace sesame oil with avocado or peanut oil.
• Spicy Asian Mari،e: Add sriracha.
• Herbs: Add cilantro to the mari،e or garnish the chicken with it.
• No Grill? Cook the chicken ،s on a grill pan or cast iron s،et on the stove.

What to Serve with Grilled Asian Chicken

• Asian Grilled Chicken Salad: Make a salad with mixed greens, carrots, scallions, and mandarin oranges, and top it with chicken and this sesame soy vinaigrette.
• Grilled Vegetables: Throw some grilled zuc،i or corn on the cob on the grill when cooking the chicken.
• Other Veggies: Serve it with ،y garlic edamame, sauteed bok c،y, ratatouille, or this Asian slaw.
• Rice: Pair this dish with white rice or edamame fried rice and one of the veggie options above.
• Chicken Skewers: Cut the ،s into bite-size pieces and thread them on a skewer with c،pped vegetables, such as onions and bell peppers.

Storage

These Asian grilled chicken ،s are fantastic as leftovers.

• Refrigerator: It’ll last 4 days in the fridge, so it makes great lunches.
• Freeze it for 3 months in an airtight container.
• Leftovers: Eat the chicken cold (I love it on a salad!), or reheat it until warm in the microwave.

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