ASIAN MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS



ASIAN MARINATED CHICKEN BREASTS

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

  • Deep umami flavor with a touch of sweetness

  • Keeps chicken tender and juicy

  • Versatile for grill, oven, or skillet

  • Perfect for rice bowls, noodles, or salads

Ingredients

Chicken

  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts (6–8 oz each)

Asian Marinade

  • ¼ cup soy sauce (or low-sodium)

  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil

  • 2 tablespoons rice vinegar or lime juice

  • 2 tablespoons honey or brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce or oyster sauce

  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger

  • 3 cloves garlic, minced

  • 1 teaspoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce (optional)

  • ½ teaspoon black pepper

  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds (optional)

Instructions

1. Make the Marinade

Whisk soy sauce, sesame oil, rice vinegar, honey, hoisin sauce, ginger, garlic, sriracha, black pepper, and sesame seeds in a bowl or zip-top bag.

2. Marinate the Chicken

Add chicken breasts, turning to coat evenly.
Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 12 hours (2–6 hours recommended).

3. Cook the Chicken

Grilling

  • Preheat grill to medium-high (375–425°F / 190–220°C)

  • Grill 5–7 minutes per side

  • Internal temp: 165°F (74°C)

Oven-Baked

Pan-Seared

  • Heat skillet over medium-high with a little oil

  • Cook 6–7 minutes per side until golden

4. Rest & Glaze

Rest chicken 5 minutes.
Optional: Simmer leftover marinade for 3–5 minutes and brush over chicken.

Flavor Variations

Serving Ideas

  • Over jasmine rice or fried rice

  • With stir-fried vegetables or noodles

  • Sliced into lettuce wraps or rice bowls

Storage & Meal Prep

  • Refrigerate: Up to 4 days

  • Freeze (cooked): Up to 3 months

OTHER RECIPES


Marinated Chicken Breast Recipe Ingredients
  • 4 chicken breast halves, skin on and bone in
  • 1/2 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki sauce
  • 1 stalk lemongrass -- chopped
  • 1/4 onion -- finely minced
  • 2 cloves garlic -- finely minced
  • 2 tablespoons black bean sauce
  • 1 tablespoon ginger -- finely grated
  • 2 tablespoons chili sauce with garlic -- (sriracha)
  • 1 teaspoon hot pepper flakes
  • 2 tablespoons rice wine -- (aji-mirin)
  • 2 tablespoons sweet soy sauce -- (kecap manis)
  • (use molasses if unavailable)
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  • 3 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 1 tablespoon Korean stir fry sauce (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon hoisin sauce
  • 1 tablespoon chili oil
  • 1 tablespoon cilantro -- finely chopped (optional)
Marinated Chicken Breast Recipe Instructions:
Place all ingredients except the chicken in a large Ziploc baggie, and mix to blend all ingredients together.

Add Chicken pieces and distribute evenly in the bag. Seal, place on plate and refrigerate at least 2 hours, turning every 30 minutes.

Heat the grill for low coals. 
Grill the chicken, turning frequently and basting with marinade, for approximately 30 minutes or until done. 
The sugars in the marinade will char quickly, so covering the grill will reduce the flames and charring...enjoy the marinated chicken breast !
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