GRILLED CHICKEN WITH SESAME GINGER SAUCE

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Delicious but low-calorie chicken recipe, this originated from Eating Well. Sesame Ginger Sauce can also be used to top fish, tofu, or vegetables.

Provided by Cyn2938

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 2h40m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon canola oil
1 garlic clove, minced
1 jalapeno pepper, seeded and minced
2 teaspoons fresh ginger, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground cumin
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
1 teaspoon canola oil
1/2 cup fresh ginger, minced
2 teaspoons sugar
1/3 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup rice vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil

Steps:

  • To make marinade: Combine soy sauce, lemon juice, oil, garlic, jalapeno, ginger and cumin in a plastic zipper bag.
  • Add chicken and seal bag.
  • Refrigerate a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
  • To make Sesame Ginger Sauce: Heat oil in a small saucepan over medium heat.
  • Add ginger and sugar and a small amount of the water.
  • Cook until softened.
  • Remove from heat, add remaining ingredients.
  • Cover and refrigerate for a minimum of 2 hours or overnight.
  • Prior to serving, strain sauce (to remove minced ginger) and reheat.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and grill until no longer pink in center, about 5 min per side.
  • Thinly slice chicken and top with 1 tablespoon Sesame Ginger Sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 211.8, Fat 8.6, SaturatedFat 1.2, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 1479.6, Carbohydrate 5, Fiber 0.5, Sugar 2.2, Protein 27.8

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