Description
Korean Chicken Breasts are a flavorful and easy-to-make dish that brings the vibrant tastes of Korea right to your dinner table. This recipe features juicy, grilled chicken marinated in a delightful blend of soy sauce, ginger, garlic, and sesame oil. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, it takes just 15 minutes of prep time! The chicken is not only tender and succulent but also versatile; serve it with rice, salads, or even in wraps for a complete meal. Enjoy this quick and satisfying dish that’s sure to impress your family and friends.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts (cut in half lengthwise, from 2 breasts)
- 1/4 cup low sodium or gluten-free soy sauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
- 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1 teaspoon sesame seeds (plus more for topping)
- 2 thinly sliced scallions (white and green parts)
- 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, finely chopped
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag and pound to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
- In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, apple sauce, onion, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, red pepper flakes, and sesame seeds. Reserve ¼ cup of the marinade.
- Add remaining marinade to the Ziploc bag with chicken; refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill chicken for 2-3 minutes per side while basting with reserved marinade until fully cooked.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (120g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 550mg
- Fat: 5g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 28g
- Cholesterol: 75mg