Asian Marinated Chicken Breast Food

ASIAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine the soy sauce, honey, vinegar, brown sugar, sesame oil, garlic, and ginger in a mixing bowl and whisk together.
• Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag and pour marinade mixture over top. Carefully remove excess air, seal the bag, and lay flat.
• Let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 2 hours or overnight.
• Place marinated chicken on a plate and salt lightly. Leave at room temperature while the grill preheats. Set aside leftover marinade in the plastic bag-do not throw it away!
• Clean and oil the grill grates then preheat to high heat (about 500° F).
• Place chicken on the grill and cook for 5 minutes. Flip, and cook for an additional 5-6 minutes (or until meat thermometer reads an internal temp of 165° F.
• Remove chicken from the grill and tent with foil for 5-10 minutes before serving.
• Pour the marinade that remains in the plastic bag into a large shallow non-stick pan and bring to a full boil.
• Immediately reduce heat to a simmer, and stir constantly with a wooden spoon until sauce has thickened and will coat the back of a spoon. It should be thinner than honey but not watery. Do not overheat as sugars will burn! Add drips of Sriracha hot sauce to taste.
• Drizzle (or brush) the finished sauce over the grilled chicken. Garnish with toasted sesame seeds and/or chopped green onions and serve.

ASIAN CHICKEN MARINADE

Steps:

• Combine all ingredients in a small mixing bowl. Whisk well to combine.
• Transfer the marinade to a ziptop freezer bag. Add the chicken pieces and store in the refrigerator on a tray to catch the drips.
• Allow the chicken to marinate for 2 to 24 hours.
• When ready to serve, remove the chicken from the marinade and cook on a hot grill.
• Discard the marinade or boil it in a saucepan to use as a sauce. (See post note.)

ASIAN CHICKEN (ASIAN MARINADE)

Steps:

• Mix Marinade ingredients together. Add chicken and mix to coat. Marinade in the fridge for a minimum of 1 hour or up to overnight.
• Heat oil in a large non stick skillet or BBQ over medium high heat. (See notes for other cooking methods) Add chicken and cook until each side is dark golden brown and chicken is cooked through (about 3 minutes each side). Transfer to plate, cover loosely with foil and rest for 3 minutes.
• Garnish with chillies, shallots and sesame seeds if desired. Serve with white rice and slices of cucumber.

GRILLED ASIAN CHICKEN

Steps:

• In a small microwave-safe bowl, combine the soy sauce, oil, honey, ginger root, and garlic. Heat in microwave on medium for 1 minute, then stir. Heat again for 30 seconds, watching closely to prevent boiling.
• Place chicken breasts in a shallow dish. Pour soy sauce mixture over, and set aside to marinate for 15 minutes.
• Preheat a grill for medium-high heat. Drain marinade from chicken into a small saucepan. Bring to a boil, and simmer over medium heat for 5 minutes. Set aside for basting.
• Lightly oil the grill grate. Cook chicken on the prepared grill 6 to 8 minutes per side, or until juices run clear. Baste frequently with remaining marinade. Chicken will turn a beautiful golden brown.

ASIAN MARINATED CHICKEN BREAST

Steps:

• 1. Wash and slice your chicken breast in half length wise. Mix all ingredients in a deep dish place chicken breast and marinate for at least 2 hours up to overnight. You can grill these outside or on a cast iron grill. I serve with fried rice and an oriental coleslaw.

SIMPLE ASIAN MARINADE FOR CHICKEN

Steps:

• Put all ingredients together with chicken breasts and marinade for at least one hour. When cooked, throw over sliced green onions for decoration.