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Asian Chicken Marinade

Flavor-Packed Asian Chicken Marinade for Grilling Perfection

This Asian Chicken Marinade is a flavorful blend perfect for grilled chicken, enhancing every bite with a sweet and savory explosion.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Marination Time 4 hours
Total Time 4 hours 10 minutes
Servings: 4 portions
Course: Sauces
Cuisine: Asian
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 0.5 cups Soy Sauce opt for low-sodium if needed
  • 0.25 cups Rice Vinegar can substitute with apple cider vinegar
  • 1 tablespoons Lime Juice or lemon juice as a substitute
  • 2 tablespoons Honey or Brown Sugar adjust based on taste preference
  • 2 tablespoons Toasted Sesame Oil optional
  • 1 tablespoons Chili Paste optional, like Sriracha or gochujang
  • 2 cloves Garlic, minced finely chopped garlic can work as well
  • 1 tablespoons Ginger, grated or ground ginger as a substitute
  • 0.25 cups Green Onions, chopped can use shallots as an alternative
  • 1 tablespoons Sesame Seeds optional due to allergies
  • 2 tablespoons Neutral Oil such as canola or vegetable oil
  • 1 tablespoons Optional Mirin sake as a substitute if needed

Equipment

  • non-reactive bowl
  • whisk
  • resealable bag or shallow dish

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Asian Chicken Marinade
  1. In a non-reactive bowl, combine ½ cup of soy sauce, ¼ cup of rice vinegar, and the juice of one lime. Whisk together until fully blended.
  2. Incorporate 2 tablespoons of honey or brown sugar, stirring until dissolved, then drizzle in 2 tablespoons of toasted sesame oil and 1 tablespoon of chili paste.
  3. Add 2 cloves of minced garlic and 1 tablespoon of grated ginger to the marinade, stirring well.
  4. Fold in ¼ cup of chopped green onions and 1 tablespoon of sesame seeds, mixing until well combined.
  5. Pour the marinade into a resealable bag or shallow dish. Add chicken pieces, coating them entirely.
  6. Seal the bag or cover the dish, gently massaging the marinade into the chicken for about a minute. Refrigerate for 1 to 4 hours.
  7. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry with paper towels to ensure a good sear when cooking.
  8. After cooking, boil any leftover marinade that touched raw chicken, then spoon it over the cooked chicken before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1portionCalories: 150kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 2gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gSodium: 900mgPotassium: 150mgSugar: 7gVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 10mg

Notes

Proportions matter: stick to a 3:1 ratio of soy sauce to acid for balanced flavor. Always boil leftover marinade that has touched raw chicken before using it as a glaze.

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