Sesame Chicken

Asian-inspired marinade with sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and soy sauce does the heavy lifting in this delicious Sesame Chicken, while grilling enhances the flavor.

Servings per Recipe: 16

Calories per Serving: 200

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 20

Marinating: 10

Total Time: 10 25

Ingredients

4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
½ cup light olive oil
¼ cup white cooking wine
¼ cup white wine vinegar
½ cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon ground ginger
1 teaspoon dry mustard
½ teaspoon pepper
3 teaspoons garlic, minced
4 teaspoons sesame seeds, toasted

Instructions

Place 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts in large bowl. If desired, cut the breasts into smaller portions first.
Mince 3 teaspoons garlic.
Mix ½ cup light olive oil, ¼ cup white cooking wine, ¼ cup white wine vinegar, ½ cup soy sauce, 1 tablespoon ground ginger, 1 teaspoon dry mustard, ½ teaspoon pepper, 3 teaspoons garlic, and 4 teaspoons sesame seeds together in a small bowl. Reserve ½ cup marinade for basting.
Pour remaining marinade into bowl with chicken. Cover and marinate several hours or overnight in refrigerator. Remove chicken from bowl; discard marinade.
Grill chicken over medium heat, about 25-30 minutes or until juices run clear or a meat thermometer reads 165ºF, turning frequently and basting with reserved marinade.

Notes

This recipe makes enough to save half of the cooked chicken for another meal (if using it this week, refrigerate; if not, freeze). You can also freeze the raw chicken in the marinade to grill later.
If you don't want to grill the chicken, it can be baked at 350°F until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
You can buy pre-toasted sesame seeds at Asian markets or you can lightly toast your own.

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