Best 10 Grilled Sesame Chicken Recipes

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Are you looking for a tantalizing dish that combines the savory flavors of sesame and chicken? Grilled sesame chicken is an enticing recipe that promises a delightful fusion of flavors in every bite. This delectable dish is a harmonious blend of sweet, savory, and slightly smoky notes, creating a captivating culinary experience. Whether you're hosting a dinner party or seeking a quick and satisfying meal, grilled sesame chicken is an excellent choice that will surely impress your taste buds. With its easy-to-follow steps and commonly available ingredients, you can effortlessly create this mouthwatering dish in the comfort of your own home. Get ready to embark on a flavorful journey as we delve into the secrets of creating the perfect grilled sesame chicken.

Here are our top 10 tried and tested recipes!

GRILLED SESAME CHICKEN



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Chicken gets a lovely treatment from a soy marinade and basting sauce in this recipe from Catherine Allan of Twin Falls, Idaho. "The flavor you get from grilling really says summer," she notes. Enjoy some chicken for dinner and use the extra in the two recipes that follow.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings plus 6 leftover chicken breast halves.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil
1 cup white grape juice
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons ground mustard
2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons pepper
8 garlic cloves, minced
12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Remove 1/2 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to the bags; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

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GRILLED ORANGE SESAME CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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Chicken is marinated in orange-sesame vinaigrette and grilled along with asparagus and zucchini; orange wedges complement the juice in the marinade.

Provided by Martha Stewart

Categories     Food & Cooking     Ingredients     Meat & Poultry     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 oranges
Juice of 1 lemon
1 tablespoon white-wine vinegar
1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
2 tablespoons toasted sesame oil
3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
2 pounds (2 bunches) asparagus, trimmed
6 small (1 3/4 to 2 pounds) zucchini, cut on the diagonal 1/4-inch thick
1 teaspoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 1/2 teaspoons salt
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Cut 1 orange into wedges (peel intact); set aside. Of the remaining 2 oranges, remove zest of 1 and juice of both; place zest and juice in a glass bowl. Add lemon juice, vinegar, pepper, and mustard; whisk. Slowly whisk in sesame oil; set aside.
  • Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap; pound with a meat tenderizer to 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken in a glass bowl; pour half reserved vinaigrette over chicken. Coat thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 1 to 2 hours.
  • Heat a grill or grill pan until very hot. Coat asparagus and zucchini with olive oil; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt. Grill vegetables and reserved orange wedges until tender. Remove chicken from marinade; season with remaining teaspoon salt; discard marinade. Grill until browned on both sides and cooked through. Arrange chicken and vegetables on platter; sprinkle with sesame seeds. Serve with remaining reserved vinaigrette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 325 g, Cholesterol 117 g, Fat 11 g, Fiber 2 g, Protein 47 g, Sodium 653 g

GRILLED SESAME CHICKEN AND EGGPLANT SALAD



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This is a salad that is French by design and Chinese by flavor. The ginger and sesame notwithstanding, it is essentially very much like a salade composée, a "composed salad" where the ingredients are arranged and dressed but not tossed, with grilled chicken breast and a zesty vinaigrette. The jalapeño is optional, so you can turn down the heat.

Provided by David Tanis

Categories     salads and dressings, main course

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

4 boneless skin-on chicken breasts, about 8 ounces each
Salt and pepper
2 large eggplants, about 2 pounds
1 tablespoon grated ginger
1 tablespoon grated garlic
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons roasted peanut oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons rice wine
1/2 teaspoon Chinese chile paste or 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 teaspoon grated ginger
1 teaspoon brown sugar
2 teaspoons Dijon mustard
1 teaspoon sesame oil
3 tablespoons roasted peanut oil
1/2 teaspoon kosher salt
1 tablespoon lime juice
Bibb or Romaine lettuce leaves
1 pound small cucumbers, peeled and cut in 1/4-inch slices
1/2 cup thinly sliced scallions
3/4 cup cilantro, leaves and tender stems, roughly chopped
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
1 jalapeño, green or red, thinly sliced, optional
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Remove the tenderloins from the underside of the chicken breasts and reserve for another purpose. Trim breasts if necessary and flatten them slightly with a meat mallet. Season on both sides with salt and pepper and place in a shallow dish. Using a clean knife and cutting board, peel eggplant and cut into 1/2-inch slices, then season with salt and pepper. Place eggplant slices in a separate shallow dish.
  • Prepare the marinade: stir together ginger, garlic, soy sauce, peanut oil, sesame oil, rice wine and chile paste in a small bowl. Pour half the marinade over chicken and remaining marinade over eggplant, turning over to coat well. Leave at room temperature for 30 minutes. (You may do this step up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate. Return to room temperature before cooking.)
  • Make the vinaigrette: whisk together rice vinegar, ginger, brown sugar, mustard, sesame oil, peanut oil, salt and lime juice. Set aside.
  • Heat a stovetop grill pan over medium-high heat, or use a charcoal or gas grill. Grill eggplant slices until nicely browned and softened, about 3 minutes per side. Remove and hold at room temperature. Lay chicken breasts on the grill skin side down and let cook until nicely browned, about 5 minutes. Turn and cook on the other side until firm to the touch, about 2 minutes more. Remove breasts to a platter and let rest 5 minutes.
  • Line a large platter with lettuce leaves. Cut chicken into 1/4-inch slices and arrange over lettuce. Arrange grilled eggplant around the platter. Lightly salt cucumbers and dress with 1 tablespoon vinaigrette, then scatter over salad. Spoon the rest of the vinaigrette evenly over salad. Top with scallions and cilantro, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Garnish with optional jalapeño slices and lime wedges and serve.

"ONO-LISHIOUS": GRILLED SESAME CHICKEN SATAY PAPAYA SALAD WITH HOISIN BALSAMIC VINAIGRETTE



Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h31m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 25

4 to 6 large chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup olive oil
8 ounces hoisin sauce (found in international section in grocery store)
4 to 5 cloves minced garlic
1 teaspoon black pepper
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1 teaspoon salt
2 tablespoons cooking sherry
12 to 16 skewers (if wooden, soak in water for 15 to 20 minutes)
1/2 cup roasted white and black sesame seeds
1 ripened papaya
1/2 lime, juiced
Mixed greens
1/2 cup fresh large diced tomatoes
3/4 cup balsamic vinegar
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 small Maui sweet onion - sliced
2 cloves garlic
4 -6 sprigs fresh basil leaves
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 1/4 cups extra-virgin olive oil
1 teaspoon salt
1 tablespoon sugar
Freshly cracked pepper

Steps:

  • For the Chicken Satay: Combine the first 8 ingredients to coat chicken. Let marinate for 2 hours. Skewer 3 to 4 cubes of chicken per stick. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds. Set aside before grilling.
  • For the Papaya Salad: Cut papaya in half, seed and skin. Cut papaya into quarters, then cut into thin slices. Squeeze the lime juice over the papaya and arrange on plate over mixed greens.
  • For the "Hoisin" Balsamic Vinaigrette: Combine the first set of ingredients in blender. With blender on, emulsify by adding oil slowly until well blended. Add salt, sugar and pepper, to taste. Set aside.

SARASOTA'S SESAME GRILLED CHICKEN THIGHS



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This is such a simple marinade and great using inexpensive chicken thighs which are simply grilled. You could easily serve this for a dinner party or even every day. I love this served with an edamame salad or a simple green salad with a sesame dressing to combine all the flavors. I love some easy grilled vegetables with this to make just a light dinner. If you want some brown rice with, water chestnuts, scallions and a little soy would draw all the flavors in too. Put the chicken in the marinade which takes 2 minutes to make, shake up the baggie and then 8 hours later ... grill. Even a indoor grill pan will work for this.

Provided by SarasotaCook

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time P1DT20m

Yield 4-8 , 4-8 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 10

8 -10 boneless skinless chicken thighs
12 tablespoons soy sauce
8 tablespoons honey
4 tablespoons sherry wine vinegar or 4 tablespoons rice wine vinegar
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons vegetable oil
1 teaspoon ground ginger
2 teaspoons minced garlic
1 teaspoon dried cilantro or 1 teaspoon you can use parsley
5 tablespoons sesame seeds (finishing touch)

Steps:

  • Marinade -- Mix everything except the sesame seeds in a measuring cup. Pour 1/2 or a bit more into the baggie and save the remaining amount to use as a glaze as the chicken grills. Put the marinade in a baggie and then add the chicken. Toss to coat well and just let it go. 4-8 hours is idea. I prefer 8, but even 1 or 2 will give it some good flavor. This will also work with bone in thighs as well, and for that matter, pretty much any cut of chicken, but I just love the dark meat of the thighs for this.
  • Grill -- Just grill the the chicken on medium high heat to get good grill marks but don't let it flare up. I like to use the marinade to baste a few times as the chicken grills.
  • Sesame seeds -- as the chicken grills, add the seeds to a small dry skillet and just cook 1-2 to minutes to lightly toast. That is all you need. Now, I put them in a small bowl so I can coat the chicken with them.
  • Finishing the chicken -- The last minute, brush lightly with the marinade flip once and then remove from the grill. Just using tongs. I lightly dip the top of the thighs into the toasted sesame seeds. Not too heavy, just a light topping. And they are done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 472.8, Fat 20.1, SaturatedFat 3.4, Cholesterol 114.5, Sodium 3138.7, Carbohydrate 41.1, Fiber 1.9, Sugar 35.5, Protein 35.1

GRILLED GINGER-SESAME CHICKEN SALAD



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Make and share this Grilled Ginger-Sesame Chicken Salad recipe from Food.com.

Provided by gailanng

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 1h10m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup reduced sodium soy sauce
3 tablespoons very finely chopped peeled fresh ginger
3 tablespoons canola oil
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon toasted sesame oil
1 teaspoon sriracha Asian chili sauce
1 teaspoon kosher salt
2 (9 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1/4 cup red wine vinegar
1/4 cup minced green onion (white and green parts)
1 lb napa cabbage, halved lengthwise, very thinly sliced crosswise
2 carrots, cut into matchstick-size strips (or shredded)
3 green onions, thinly sliced on a sharp diagonal (white and green parts)
2/3 cup lightly packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 cup slivered almonds, toasted
1 teaspoon white sesame seeds, toasted
1 teaspoon black sesame seed (optional)

Steps:

  • Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk soy sauce, ginger, canola oil, hoisin sauce, sesame oil, sriracha and salt to blend. Transfer 3 tablespoons of the marinade to a baking dish, add chicken and turn to coat. Cover and refrigerate at least 30 minutes, turning after 15 minutes.
  • Dressing: Whisk vinegar and green onions into the remaining marinade. Set aside.
  • Heat a grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade, add to grill pan, and cook about 4 minutes per side or until chicken shows no sign of pink when pierced in the thickest part with the tip of a small sharp knife. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 15 minutes.
  • Cut chicken crosswise into 1/4-inch-thick slices.
  • For the Salad: In a large bowl, toss chicken, cabbage, carrots, green onions, cilantro and half of the almonds with enough dressing to coat lightly.
  • Mound salad in center of 4 plates. Re-whisk dressing and drizzle a little over and around salad. Sprinkle with the remaining almonds and sesame seeds.

GRILLED SESAME & LIME CHICKEN BREASTS (NY TIMES)



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Categories     Chicken     Grill/Barbecue

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 pieces Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 teaspoons Asian-style Fish Sauce
1 tablespoon Minced Ginger
3 cloves Minced Garlic
2 pieces Limes
2 tablespoons Peanut Oil

Steps:

  • Flatten chicken breasts with mallet.
  • In a bowl, whisk soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger and garlic. Grate in zest of one lime and squeeze in its juice. Whisk in peanut oil. Place chicken in the bowl and coat breasts. Cover and refrigerate from 1-4 hours.
  • When ready to grill, remove chicken from fridge, brush them lightly with peanut oil and grill 3-5 minutes per side until done. When done drizzle with sesame oil, lime juice and cilantro.

SESAME-MAPLE GRILLED CHICKEN (BBQ)



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Make and share this Sesame-Maple Grilled Chicken (Bbq) recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Sam 3

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 45m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 3

1 cup knorr sesame and ginger marinade, divided
6 boneless skinless chicken breasts
3 tablespoons maple syrup

Steps:

  • In a large resealable bag, combine 3/4 cup marinade with the chicken.
  • Turn to coat.
  • Seal the bag and marinate the chicken in the refrigerator for 30mins to 1 hour.
  • Meanwhile, combine remaining 1/4 cup marinade with the syrup, set aside.
  • Remove chicken from marinade and discard the used marinade.
  • Grill chicken 10 minutes or until cooked completely, brushing with marinade/maple syrup mixture.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 155.9, Fat 1.5, SaturatedFat 0.4, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 77.6, Carbohydrate 6.7, Sugar 6, Protein 27.2

GRILLED SESAME-GINGER CHICKEN



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Just five ingredients and less than 30 minutes turn ordinary chicken breasts into a fabulous Asian dinner.

Provided by Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 5

2 tablespoons teriyaki sauce
1 tablespoon sesame seed, toasted
1 teaspoon ground ginger
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts (about 1 1/4 lb)
Hot cooked Japanese curly noodles, if desired

Steps:

  • Heat gas or charcoal grill. In small bowl, mix teriyaki sauce, sesame seed and ginger.
  • Carefully brush grill rack with vegetable oil. Place chicken on grill rack over medium heat. Cover grill; cook 15 to 20 minutes, brushing frequently with sauce mixture and turning after 10 minutes, until juice of chicken is clear when center of thickest part is cut (170°F). Discard any remaining sauce mixture.
  • Serve chicken with noodles.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 190, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 85 mg, Fat 1, Fiber 0 g, Protein 32 g, SaturatedFat 1 1/2 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 420 mg, Sugar 1 g, TransFat 0 g

GRILLED ORANGE SESAME CHICKEN AND VEGETABLES



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This is a recipe that I found on line and thought it sounded wonderful. This is an untested recipe.

Provided by Lori Brown

Categories     Chicken

Number Of Ingredients 12

3 oranges
juice of 1 lemon
1 Tbsp white-wine vinegar
1/4 tsp freshly ground pepper
2 tsp dijon mustard
2 Tbsp toasted sesame oil
3 whole boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut in half
2 lb asparagus, trimmed
6 small zucchini ( 1 3/4 - 2 pounds ) cut on the diagonal 1/4 inch thick
1 tsp olive oil, extra virgin
1 1/2 tsp salt
2 Tbsp toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • 1. Cut 1 orange into wedges (peel intact); set aside. Of the remaining 2 oranges, remove zest of 1 and juice of both; place zest and juice in a glass bowl. Add lemon juice, vinegar, pepper and mustard; whisk. slowly whisk in sesame oil; set aside.
  • 2. Place chicken between two sheets of plastic wrap; pound with a meat tenderizer to 1/2 inch thick. Place chicken in a glass bowl; pour half reserved vinegar mixture over chicken. Coat thoroughly, cover with plastic wrap, and chill 1 to 2 hours.
  • 3. Heat grill or grill pan until very hot. Coat asparagus and zucchini with olive oil; sprinkle with 1/2 tsp. salt. Grill vegetables and reserved orange wedges until tender. Remove chicken from marinade; season with remaining tsp. salt; discard marinade, Grill until browned on both sides and cooked through. Arrange chicken and vegetables on platter; sprinkle with the sesame seeds. Serve with remaining vinegar mixture.

Tips:

  • Choose the right chicken: Boneless, skinless chicken breasts or thighs are best for this recipe. If you are using chicken breasts, pound them to an even thickness so they will cook evenly.
  • Make sure the chicken is well-coated in the marinade: This will help to flavor the chicken and prevent it from drying out. You can marinate the chicken for anywhere from 30 minutes to overnight.
  • Grill the chicken over medium-high heat: This will help to get a nice sear on the outside of the chicken while cooking it through on the inside. Be sure to grill the chicken for about 10 minutes per side, or until it is cooked through.
  • Make the sesame sauce while the chicken is grilling: This will give the sauce time to cool and thicken slightly. You can also make the sauce ahead of time and store it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
  • Serve the chicken with the sesame sauce and your favorite sides: Rice, noodles, or vegetables are all great options.

Conclusion:

This grilled sesame chicken recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make meal that is perfect for a weeknight dinner. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sesame sauce is the perfect complement. With a few simple tips, you can make this recipe at home and enjoy a restaurant-quality meal in the comfort of your own home.

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