EXOTIC GRILLED CHICKEN

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The marinade makes a savory statement in this grilled chicken recipe from our Test Kitchen home economists. It smells so good when cooking, your family and guests will be eager to try a piece.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 1h

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

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Ingredients

1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon dried minced onion
1 tablespoon sesame seeds
1-1/2 tablespoons sugar
2 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 broiler/fryer chicken (3 to 4 pounds), cut up

Steps:

In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first 10 ingredients. Set aside 1/4 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to bag; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill chicken, skin side down, uncovered, over medium heat for 15 minutes on each side. Brush with reserved marinade. Grill for 5 minutes. Turn and baste again; grill 5 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear. Discard unused marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 377 calories, Fat 24g fat (5g saturated fat), Cholesterol 104mg cholesterol, Sodium 601mg sodium, Carbohydrate 5g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 34g protein.