SESAME CHICKEN

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"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."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

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)

Steps:

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 : Calories 344 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 2885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.