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Sesame Chicken

"For flavorful, moist and tender chicken, try this marinade," suggests Julie Lake from Anchorage, Alaska. "The sesame seeds cling well to season the meat. We also like this mixture on chicken wings, beef short ribs and pork."
Sesame Chicken
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  • Total Time
    Prep: 5 min. + marinating Grill: 30 min.
  • Makes
    4 servings

Ingredients

  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/2 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
  • 4 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)

Directions

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight.
  • Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, skin side down, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°
Nutrition Facts
1 each: 344 calories, 7g fat (1g saturated fat), 90mg cholesterol, 2885mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, 1g fiber), 40g protein.
Originally published as Sesame Chicken in Taste of Home December/January 2002

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  • jkoster
    Jun 5, 2011

    We've made this recipe several times. I do modify it by using less sugar or sugar-free brown sugar blend. My kids love it!

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