Description
Grilled Asian Chicken is a flavorful and easy-to-prepare dish that brings the taste of summer right to your table. With smoky boneless chicken coated in a delicious sesame glaze, this recipe combines sweet, savory, and slightly spicy notes that are perfect for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 6–8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts/tenders)
- 1/2 cup + 3 tablespoons olive oil
- 1/2 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- Kosher salt and fresh ground pepper to taste
- Sesame seeds and chopped cilantro for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your grill to 350°F using pecan or hickory wood.
- Brush chicken with olive oil and season with salt and pepper.
- In a mixing bowl, whisk together olive oil, brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and optional chili flakes.
- Cook the sauce in a saucepan over medium heat until thickened (3-5 minutes). Reserve some for glazing.
- Grill chicken on indirect heat for about 6-8 minutes per side, glazing generously with sauce as you go until it reaches an internal temperature of 165°F.
- Let rest for 5 minutes before serving; garnish with sesame seeds and cilantro.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approx. 150g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 100mg