Grilled Chicken With Sesame Ginger Sauce |
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Prep Time: 2 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 12 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Delicious but low-calorie chicken recipe, this originated from Eating Well. Sesame Ginger Sauce can also be used to top fish, tofu, or vegetables. Ingredients:
1/4 cup soy sauce |
2 tablespoons lemon juice |
1 tablespoon canola oil |
1 garlic clove, minced |
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced |
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced |
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin |
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts |
1 teaspoon canola oil |
1/2 cup fresh ginger, minced |
2 teaspoons sugar |
1/3 cup water |
1/4 cup soy sauce |
1/4 cup rice vinegar |
1 tablespoon sesame oil |
Directions:
1. To make marinade: Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, jalapeno, ginger and cumin in a plastic zipper bag.
2. Add chicken and seal bag.
3. Refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
4. To make Sesame Ginger Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
5. Add ginger and sugar and a small amount of the water.
6. Cook until softened.
7. Remove from heat, add remaining ingredients.
8. Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
9. Prior to serving, strain sauce (to remove minced ginger) and reheat.
10. Remove chicken from marinade and grill until no longer pink in center, about 5 min per side.
11. Thinly slice chicken and top with 1 tablespoon Sesame Ginger Sauce.
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