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Korean Chicken Breasts

This is the BEST grilled chicken recipe! Not just because I'm obsessed with Korean food, it's just so juicy and flavorful, and this is coming from a girl her prefers dark meat. It's also quick and easy to make, perfect for weeknight grilling.

 

 

Prep Time
15 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Additional Time
1 hr
Total Time
1 hr 20 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 180 kcal
Course: Lunch , Dinner
Cuisine: Asian , Korean

Ingredients

  • 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise, from 2 breasts)
  • 1/4 cup low sodium or gluten-free soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 1 tsp sesame oil
  • 1 tsp grated ginger
  • 1 tbsp light brown sugar
  • 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
  • 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (plus more for topping)
  • 2 thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts)

Instructions

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  1. Place the chicken breasts, 1 at a time, in a Ziploc bag. Pound the chicken breast to an even thickness, about ½ inch thick, being careful not to puncture the bag.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine the soy sauce, apple sauce, onion, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, if using and sesame seeds.  Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade and transfer the remainder to the Ziploc bag with the chicken. Refrigerate and marinate for at least 1 hour.
  3. Over medium-high heat, grill the chicken for 2 to 3 minutes or until it no longer sticks to the grill. Turn the chicken, spoon the reserved ¼ cup of marinade over each breast and grill an addition 2 to 3 minutes.

Nutrition Information

Serving 4oz Calories 180kcal (9%) Carbohydrates 9g (3%) Protein 25g (50%) Fat 4.5g (7%) Saturated Fat 1g (5%) Cholesterol 73mg (24%) Sodium 666mg (28%) Fiber 1g (4%) Sugar 6g (12%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 4servings

Amount Per Serving

Calories 180

% Daily Value*

Serving 4oz
Calories 180kcal 9%
Carbohydrates 9g 3%
Protein 25g 50%
Fat 4.5g 7%
Saturated Fat 1g 5%
Cholesterol 73mg 24%
Sodium 666mg 28%
Fiber 1g 4%
Sugar 6g 12%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.