Homemade Sauce for Chicken
Transform your weeknight dinners with this irresistible homemade sauce for chicken. Featuring a harmonious blend of savory soy sauce, sweet honey, and aromatic garlic and ginger, this dish will delight your taste buds while being simple to prepare. Perfect for grilling or baking, it’s a versatile recipe that guarantees a flavorful experience every time!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling/Baking
- Cuisine: Asian
Ingredients
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- 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/2 cup low-sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup honey
- 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
- 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 green onions, chopped (for garnish)
- 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds (for garnish)
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, honey, minced garlic, ginger, and sesame oil. Add chicken breasts and marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat your grill to medium-high heat or your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Grill the marinated chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F/75°C).
- In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer leftover marinade until thickened (about 5 minutes). Stir occasionally.
- Just before serving, add green onions and sesame seeds to the sauce.
- Drizzle extra sauce over the plated chicken before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (150g)
- Calories: 302
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 830mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 36g
- Cholesterol: 100mg