Description
Indulge in the vibrant flavors of Korean Chicken Breasts, a delightful dish that brings the essence of Korean cuisine right to your dinner table. This recipe features juicy, marinated chicken breasts grilled to perfection, making it an ideal choice for busy weeknights or special occasions. With a harmonious blend of soy sauce, ginger, and garlic, every bite is packed with flavor that will leave your family and friends wanting more. Serve it as a main course, slice it for salads, or tuck it into wraps for an easy lunch option. Get ready to impress with this quick and easy recipe that showcases the best of Asian-inspired grilling.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped onion
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 crushed garlic cloves
- Optional: red pepper flakes and sesame seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness using a meat mallet in a Ziploc bag.
- In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, apple sauce, onion, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes (if desired), and sesame seeds.
- Reserve ¼ cup of marinade and pour the rest over the chicken in the Ziploc bag. Seal and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 2-3 minutes on each side until thoroughly cooked.
- Baste with reserved marinade during grilling for added flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 3g
- Saturated Fat: 0.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 11g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg