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Korean BBQ Chicken Breasts

The BEST recipe for grilled chicken is this one! Not only is Korean food my favorite, but it's also really tasty and juicy—this from a gal who loves dark meat, no less. It's also quite simple to prepare, making it ideal for grilling on a weeknight.
Prep Time15 minutes
Active Time5 minutes
Marinate Time1 hour
Total Time1 hour 20 minutes
Course: dinner, lunch
Cuisine: asian
Yield: 4

Materials

  • Ingredients
  • 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

Instructions

  • Instructions
  • Put each chicken breast individually in a Ziploc bag. Gently pound the chicken breast until it reaches a uniform thickness of ½ inch, taking care not to pierce the bag.
  • Mix the soy sauce, apple sauce, onion, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and sesame seeds in a medium-sized bowl. If desired, add red pepper flakes. Save half of the marinade and add the remaining portion to the Ziploc bag containing the chicken. For at least an hour, marinate in the refrigerator.
  • Grill the chicken for two to three minutes over medium-high heat, or until it comes off the grill. After flipping the chicken, brush each breast with the remaining ¼ cup of marinade and continue grilling for a further two to three minutes.