Best 10 Sesame Lemon Marinated Chicken Recipes

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Sesame lemon marinated chicken is a delightful dish that combines the tangy brightness of lemon with the rich nuttiness of sesame. The marinade infuses the chicken with a burst of flavor that will tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving more. With its crispy, golden-brown exterior and tender, juicy interior, this dish is sure to be a hit at your next gathering or weeknight dinner. So, let's embark on a culinary journey and explore the best recipe for sesame lemon marinated chicken.

Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!

SESAME-LEMON MARINATED CHICKEN



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Chicken thighs get a delicious and lovely treatment from a sesame marinade and basting sauce in this mouth-watering recipe. The grilled flavor really says SUMMER!

Provided by Feast Your Eyes

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 8h10m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1 lb chicken thigh, boneless and skinless
1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
2 teaspoons lemon zest
1 tablespoon water
1 1/4 tablespoons dark sesame oil
1 teaspoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon hot sauce
1/2 teaspoon onion powder
1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
vegetable oil cooking spray
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
lemon rind, curls garnish

Steps:

  • Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
  • In a gallon-size zip-lock plastic bag, combine the lemon juice with the next seven (7) ingredients. Add the chicken; turn the sealed bag to coat and marinate in the refrigerator for eight (8) hours (best overnight); turn occasionally.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade; reserving marinade.
  • Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepot; bring to a boil. Reduce the cooking flame; simmer for two (2) minutes. Set aside.
  • Coat the grill rack with cooking spray; place chicken on preheated grill over medium heat. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over chicken.
  • Grill chicken until it is fork tender and juices run clear, turning occasionally and brushing frequently with marinade.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 312.9, Fat 23.9, SaturatedFat 5.8, Cholesterol 95.5, Sodium 118.8, Carbohydrate 3.9, Fiber 0.8, Sugar 0.9, Protein 20.7

SESAME-LEMON CHICKEN



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Provided by Food Network Kitchen

Categories     main-dish

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 13

1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
1 tablespoon finely grated lemon zest
2 teaspoons dried thyme
1/2 teaspoon sugar
Kosher salt and freshly ground pepper
8 skin-on, bone-in chicken thighs, trimmed (2 to 2 1/2 pounds)
1 tablespoon fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
2 romaine lettuce hearts, chopped (about 8 cups)
1 cucumber, chopped
1 tomato, chopped
2 cups lightly salted pita chips, crushed

Steps:

  • Preheat the broiler. Make the rub: Combine the sesame seeds, lemon zest, thyme, sugar, 1/2 teaspoon salt and 1/4 teaspoon pepper in a spice grinder; pulse until the seeds are slightly cracked. Season the chicken with salt and all but about 1 1/2 tablespoons of the rub. Set skin-side down on a broiler pan and broil, flipping the chicken and rotating the pan halfway through, until the chicken is golden and a meat thermometer registers 170 degrees F, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Make the dressing: Mix 1 tablespoon of the reserved rub, the lemon juice, vinegar, and salt to taste in a bowl. Whisk in the olive oil. When the chicken is done, whisk 1 tablespoon of the pan drippings into the dressing. Add the lettuce, cucumber, tomato and pita chips; season with salt and pepper and toss. Sprinkle the chicken with the remaining 1/2 tablespoon rub and serve with the salad.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 356 calorie, Fat 17 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Cholesterol 107 milligrams, Sodium 777 milligrams, Carbohydrate 22 grams, Fiber 5 grams, Protein 30 grams

SESAME ROASTED CHICKEN THIGHS



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons untoasted sesame seeds, white or black
2 tablespoons tahini
3 cloves garlic, minced or grated
Zest and juice of 1 lemon
Hot sauce, optional
Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
8 chicken thighs, bone in and skin on
3 tablespoons finely chopped parsley

Steps:

  • In a mixing bowl, whisk together the olive oil, sesame seeds, tahini, garlic, lemon zest and juice and hot sauce to taste if using. Season with salt and pepper. Add the chicken and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour and up to 8 hours.
  • Set up your grill for indirect heat. If using a charcoal grill, build the coals on one side only. If using a gas grill, heat one side only. Remove the chicken from the marinade and place on the indirect heat side of the grill, skin-side up. Close the grill and cook until golden brown, 15 to 18 minutes. Flip and move to the direct heat side of the grill to char on the other side. Cook until the skin is charred and crispy and the chicken is cooked through; the internal temperature should be 160 degrees F, 2 to 3 more minutes. Remove from the grill and let rest for a few minutes. Garnish with the parsley before serving.

CHILE BASIL SESAME CHICKEN



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Chicken breasts marinated in olive and sesame oils, chicken broth, and soy sauce with a tasty kick of sesame seeds, chile peppers and basil. Lightly grilled and heavily enjoyed by you! This recipe is from The WEBB Cooks, articles and recipes by Robyn Webb, courtesy of the American Diabetes Association.

Provided by Robyn Webb

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Yield 2

Number Of Ingredients 8

½ cup light soy sauce
½ cup low-sodium, low-fat chicken broth
1 tablespoon olive oil
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds
2 whole dried chile peppers, cut in half
¼ cup chopped fresh basil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts

Steps:

  • To Marinate: In a medium nonporous glass dish or bowl combine the soy sauce, chicken broth, olive oil, sesame oil, sesame seeds, chile peppers and basil. Mix well and add chicken. Turn to coat, cover dish or bowl and refrigerate to marinate for up to 24 hours.
  • Preheat grill to high heat with the grate set 6 inches from the heat source, and lightly oil grate.
  • Remove chicken from dish, discarding any leftover marinade. Grill chicken over high heat for 7 minutes per side or until cooked through and no longer pink inside.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 389.2 calories, Carbohydrate 6.9 g, Cholesterol 131.8 mg, Fat 13.6 g, Fiber 1.4 g, Protein 57.1 g, SaturatedFat 2.3 g, Sodium 2370.4 mg, Sugar 1.1 g

SESAME-LEMON CHICKEN WITH A CRISP PHYLLO CRUST



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Make and share this Sesame-Lemon Chicken with a Crisp Phyllo Crust recipe from Food.com.

Provided by BonnieZ

Categories     Chicken

Time 55m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 13

6 (6 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
3 tablespoons fresh lemon juice
2 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons honey
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
1 clove garlic, minced
2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger
1 pinch cayenne
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1 egg white
4 sheets phyllo dough (defrosted completely in the package)
4 tablespoons melted butter
1/2 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • For the marinade—Rinse the chicken breasts, pat them dry, and make a few slashes in each.
  • Combine the marinade ingredients in a nonreactive bowl and add the chicken.
  • Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • To coat and cook the chicken—Heat the oven to 450°F and butter a baking sheet.
  • Butter a sheet of phyllo, top with another sheet, butter that and repeat with the other two sheets.
  • Cut the phyllo stack into 6 equal strips.
  • Remove a breast from the marinade and let some of the marinade drip off.
  • Lay the breast at one end of a strip of phyllo and roll it up, leaving the ends exposed.
  • Dip both ends of the chicken into the sesame seeds to coat.
  • Put the breast, phyllo seam down, on the buttered baking sheet; repeat with other breasts.
  • Brush the tops of the phyllo with butter and roast until crisp, browned, and cooked through, 25 to 30 minutes.

PERFECT SESAME CHICKEN



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If you want the perfect sesame chicken recipe this is it! You may want to increase the vinegar or lower the amount of sugar. It all depends on how sweet you want the sauce.

Provided by Doreen P

Categories     World Cuisine Recipes     Asian

Time 1h15m

Yield 6

Number Of Ingredients 21

2 tablespoons all-purpose flour
2 tablespoons cornstarch
¼ teaspoon baking soda
¼ teaspoon baking powder
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon dry sherry
2 tablespoons water
1 teaspoon vegetable oil
1 dash sesame oil
1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breast meat - cubed
1 cup chicken broth
1 cup white sugar
2 tablespoons distilled white vinegar
2 tablespoons dark soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
1 teaspoon chile paste
1 clove garlic, minced
¼ cup cornstarch
½ cup water
1 quart olive oil for frying
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Sift flour, 2 tablespoons cornstarch, baking soda, and baking powder into a bowl. Pour in low-sodium soy sauce, sherry, 2 tablespoons water, vegetable oil, and a dash of sesame oil; stir until smooth. Stir in chicken until coated with the batter, then cover, and refrigerate for 20 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, bring chicken broth, sugar, vinegar, dark soy sauce, sesame oil, chile paste, and garlic to a boil in a saucepan over high heat. Dissolve 1/4 cup cornstarch into 1/2 cup of water, and stir into boiling sauce. Simmer until the sauce thickens and turns clear, about 2 minutes. Reduce heat to low, and keep sauce warm.
  • Heat olive oil in a deep fryer or large saucepan to a temperature of 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  • Drop in the battered chicken pieces, a few at a time, and fry until they turn golden brown and float to the top of the oil, 3 to 4 minutes. Drain on a paper towel lined plate. To serve, place fried chicken pieces onto a serving platter, and pour the hot sauce overtop. Sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds to garnish.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 506.7 calories, Carbohydrate 49.8 g, Cholesterol 43.1 mg, Fat 28.5 g, Fiber 0.7 g, Protein 14 g, SaturatedFat 4.7 g, Sodium 713.9 mg, Sugar 33.7 g

STICKY LEMON & SESAME CHICKEN



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This speedy, Asian-inspired chicken recipe is easy enough for kids to help cook - they'll love eating it, too!

Provided by Cassie Best

Categories     Dinner, Lunch, Main course, Supper

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 9

8-10 skinless boneless chicken thighs
2 tsp sesame oil
2 tsp cornflour
zest and juice 2 large lemons
2 tbsp clear honey
2 tbsp soy sauce
2 tsp sesame seeds
cooked noodles or rice, to serve
cooked greens (such as sugar snap peas and pak choi), to serve

Steps:

  • Heat oven to 220C/200C fan/gas 7. Put the chicken in a shallow roasting tin, drizzle over the oil and season well. Roast for 25 mins.
  • Meanwhile, make the sauce. Tip the cornflour into a bowl and whisk in the lemon zest and juice until any lumps disappear. Add the honey, soy and sesame seeds and mix again.
  • Remove the chicken from the oven. Pour over the sauce, making sure every piece is well coated - it will still be very runny at this stage. Return to the oven for another 8-10 mins, spooning the sauce over the chicken every 2-3 mins as it thickens. If the sauce gets too thick, add a splash of water and scrape any sticky bits from the bottom of the tin. Serve with noodles or rice, and veg, with the extra sauce poured over the top.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 294 calories, Fat 15 grams fat, SaturatedFat 4 grams saturated fat, Carbohydrate 12 grams carbohydrates, Sugar 8 grams sugar, Fiber 1 grams fiber, Protein 28 grams protein, Sodium 1.7 milligram of sodium

SESAME CHICKEN BREASTS



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I triple this recipe when chicken is on sale, freeze it with the marinade in resealable bags. The night before I need it, I place a bag in the refrigerator and the chicken marinates as it thaws.-Anne Wegener, Springville, Indiana

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons canola oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)
4 teaspoons cornstarch
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup chicken broth
Hot cooked rice
1/4 cup sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the lemon juice, soy sauce, oil, garlic and ginger. Set aside 1/4 cup for basting, cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to remaining marinade; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 8 hours or overnight., Drain and discard marinade. Broil chicken 4 in. from the heat for 6-7 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°., Meanwhile, in a large saucepan, combine the cornstarch, water, broth and reserved marinade until smooth. Bring to a boil; cook and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Serve chicken and sauce with rice. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

Nutrition Facts :

SESAME CHICKEN



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"For flavorful, moist and tender chicken, try this marinade," suggests Julie Lake from Anchorage, Alaska. "The sesame seeds cling well to season the meat. We also like this mixture on chicken wings, beef short ribs and pork."

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 4 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 7

3/4 cup soy sauce
1/2 cup packed brown sugar
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 garlic clove, minced
Crushed red pepper flakes, optional
4 bone-in chicken breast halves (8 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first six ingredients; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. , Drain and discard marinade. Grill chicken, skin side down, uncovered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°

Nutrition Facts : Calories 344 calories, Fat 7g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 90mg cholesterol, Sodium 2885mg sodium, Carbohydrate 29g carbohydrate (27g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 40g protein.

SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Most of the people that have tried this sesame chicken says it tastes so much better than the chicken on a stick you get from a Chinese restaurant... everyone loves it!

Provided by suth3rng1rl

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 bamboo skewers
15 fluid ounces teriyaki sauce
6 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
1 packet Sweeteners, NUTRASWEET, EQUAL, packet
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Soak bamboo skewers in warm water for 1 hour.
  • While skewers soak, mix teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sweetener together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour; the longer you marinate, the better the flavor.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thread chicken onto bamboo skewers and place on a nonstick shallow baking pan. Discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken pieces are no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 2122 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

Tips:

  • To save time, use pre-cut chicken breasts or thighs.
  • If you don't have sesame oil, you can substitute olive oil.
  • If you don't have rice vinegar, you can substitute white vinegar.
  • Be sure to marinate the chicken for at least 30 minutes, but no longer than 24 hours.
  • If you don't have a grill, you can cook the chicken in a grill pan over medium heat.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite sides, such as rice, vegetables, or salad.

Conclusion:

This sesame lemon marinated chicken is a delicious and easy-to-make recipe that is perfect for a weeknight meal. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of sesame oil, soy sauce, rice vinegar, garlic, and ginger, then grilled to perfection. The result is a tender, juicy chicken with a slightly sweet and tangy flavor. Serve this chicken with your favorite sides for a complete and satisfying meal.

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