Grilled Sesame Herb Chicken
User Reviews
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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Prep Time
45 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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Total Time
55 mins
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Servings
4 Servings
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Grilled Sesame Herb Chicken
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A versatile and tasty recipe that’s quick to prepare and easy to enjoy.
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Ingredients
- 4-6 chicken breast boneless skinless
- 1 cup finely chopped fresh Italian flat leaf parsley
- ¼ cup lemon juice from about 2 lemons, fresh
- ½ cup red wine vinegar
- 2 teaspoons sesame oil
- ⅓ cup olive oil
- 3 garlic finely minced, cloves
- ½ teaspoon marjoram dried
- ½ teaspoon thyme dried
- ½ teaspoon oregano dried
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt coarse
- ½ teaspoon black pepper
Instructions
- Pound each piece of chicken to an even thickness of 1/4- to 1/2-inch thick. I do this by placing each chicken breast one-by-one in a freezer ziploc bag (since the plastic is thicker than a regular storage bag), leaving the bag open to let air out, and pounding with the smooth end of my meat mallet or the bottom of a heavy skillet.
- ALTERNATE METHOD: If the chicken breasts you are using are really thick, you can cut them in half (like a hamburger bun) to form two thinner cutlets.
- Whisk together all the marinade ingredients: parsley, lemon juice, red wine vinegar, sesame oil, olive oil, garlic cloves, marjoram, thyme, oregano, salt and pepper.
- Place the chicken in a baking dish or ziploc bag and pour the marinade over the top. Turn to coat the chicken in the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes and up to 2 hours (any longer and the acidity in the marinade can "cook" the chicken and turn it white).
- Preheat a grill to medium. Grill the chicken until cooked through and an instant-read thermometer reads 165 degrees F, about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on the thickness of the chicken.
- Let the chicken rest, covered, for 5-10 minutes before slicing into strips and serving.
Notes
- Spices: this chicken is an adaptation from a za'atar chicken recipe (which is a Mediterranean spice blend made up of sesame, thyme, marjoram and sumac). If you don't have marjoram in your spice cabinet, you can try using another dried herb (maybe basil or a little more thyme and oregano?). Obviously it will change the flavor just a bit but since this isn't necessarily a 100% authentic za'atar recipe, I think it will be just fine (although it is delicious with the marjoram).
Nutrition Information
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Serving
1 Serving
Calories
325kcal
(16%)
Carbohydrates
3g
(1%)
Protein
25g
(50%)
Fat
23g
(35%)
Saturated Fat
3g
(15%)
Cholesterol
72mg
(24%)
Sodium
724mg
(30%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
1g
(2%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 4Servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 Serving | |
| Calories | 325kcal | 16% |
| Carbohydrates | 3g | 1% |
| Protein | 25g | 50% |
| Fat | 23g | 35% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 72mg | 24% |
| Sodium | 724mg | 30% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 1g | 2% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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Overall Rating
4.8
18 reviews
Excellent
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