Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe
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Sesame Ginger Chicken

By: Nancy Johnson 
"Why grill plain chicken breasts when a simple ginger-honey basting sauce can make them extra special? This tempting chicken is a wonderful summer main dish since it's quick and light. We love it. -Nancy Johnson, Connersville, Indiana"

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.4 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (21)

Prep Time:
10 Min
Cook Time:
15 Min
Ready In:
25 Min

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 green onions with tops, cut into thin strips

Directions

  1. In a small bowl, combine the first four ingredients; set aside. Pound the chicken breasts to 1/4-in. thickness. Grill over medium-hot heat, turning and basting frequently with soy sauce mixture, for 8 minutes or until juices run clear. Garnish with onions.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 26, 2010 by lele   view full review
This was excellent and we just changed a few things. We left out the sesame seeds and used a...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 6, 2007 by MEWUBHERVARD   view full review
These weren't that great. The flavour of the sauce was fine, but there just wasnt enough of...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 9, 2006 by LDSGIRL   view full review
I found this so-so. I think maybe because I just pan fried them. Next time I will try on the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 21, 2011 by nicki   view full review
Delicious! I opted to marinate chicken wings in the sauce for a few hours and then bake them.
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 8, 2007 by AJD1269   view full review
Yummy. Very Good!! I marinated my chicken in the sauce for about 1 hour and used the remainder...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 15, 2008 by Dionne   view full review
I let this marinate for a couple of hours based on some other suggestions, and I doubled the...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Oct. 24, 2006 by taru   view full review
It's not fabulous but it's not bad. We added garlic salt though - it seemed like the recipe...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on May 12, 2011 by Deb C Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
Next time I will marinate the chicken for at least a few hours because the flavor is excellent...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 27, 2010 by jerseyguy   view full review
Awesome recipe! I switched out the honey for some red thai chili sauce for that extra kick!...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.4 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 25, 2010 by Snoopy Cook   view full review
Made it for my mom's birthday and my family loved it! There is a very nice tangy sweetness...

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