Description
Asian Grilled Chicken is the perfect dish to elevate your summer cookouts or family dinners. This recipe features succulent chicken marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and fresh ginger, creating a sweet and sticky glaze that caramelizes beautifully on the grill. With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, you can impress your guests or enjoy a delicious meal any day of the week. Serve it alongside rice, salads, or grilled vegetables to create a well-rounded meal that everyone will love.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1–1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup gluten-free soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 garlic clove (minced)
Instructions
- In a mixing bowl, combine soy sauce, olive oil, lime juice, honey, ginger, and garlic to create the marinade.
- Place chicken breasts in a zip-top bag and pour the marinade over them. Seal tightly, ensuring all pieces are coated. Refrigerate for at least 30 minutes (up to 8 hours).
- Preheat your grill on high heat.
- Remove chicken from the marinade and discard excess marinade.
- Grill chicken for about 4-6 minutes per side until fully cooked (internal temperature reaches 165°F).
- Allow chicken to rest for 5 minutes before slicing and serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (approximately 113g)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 740mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 29g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: For added flavor, consider including herbs like cilantro or garnishing with toasted sesame seeds. You can also customize this recipe by adding your favorite vegetables to the grill alongside the chicken.