BBQ MISO CHICKEN

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Boneless chicken marinated in a miso (soy bean paste) sauce and grilled over an open fire. The miso is also mixed with beer, soy sauce, sugar, and sesame oil to give it a complex flavor.

Provided by Eric

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 2h40m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 7

Ingredients

1 cup miso paste
1 cup beer
1 cup low sodium soy sauce
1 cup white sugar
2 teaspoons sesame oil
⅛ teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 ½ pounds skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

Steps:

In a large bowl, combine the miso paste, beer, soy sauce, sugar, sesame oil, and cayenne pepper. Stir until the miso and sugar are completely dissolved. Set aside 1/2 cup of the sauce for basting during grilling. Submerge the chicken in the remaining marinade, cover bowl, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
Lightly oil the grill grate. Remove the chicken from the marinade, and discard marinade. Grill chicken for 6 to 8 minutes per side, basting during the last few minutes with the reserved sauce. The chicken is done when it's juices run clear.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 484.3 calories, Carbohydrate 50.6 g, Cholesterol 107.8 mg, Fat 8.9 g, Fiber 2.8 g, Protein 47.1 g, SaturatedFat 2 g, Sodium 3220.7 mg, Sugar 36.9 g