Meat

Grilled Sesame Chicken

  • 4 chicken breast halves
  • 2-3 Tbs sesame seeds

Marinade

  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup sesame oil
  • 1 Tbs lemon zest (zest of 1 lemon)
  • 2 Tbs lemon juice (juice of 1 lemon)
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1-2 tsp tarragon

Vinaigrette

  • 2 Tbs red wine vinegar
  • 2 Tbs soy sauce
  • 3 Tbs sesame oil
  • 1 Tbs grated fresh ginger
  • 2 Tbs sugar
  • 1/4 tsp freshly ground black pepper

Directions

  1. Trim fat from chicken. Place in a baking dish or a large ziplock bag.
  2. Whisk together ingredients for marinade and mix with chicken in bag.
  3. Let sit in the refrigerator, turning occasionally, for 12-18 hours.
  4. Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry. Discard marinade.
  5. Grill chicken over low heat until cooked through, to 165° internal temperature. The chicken can also be browned on a hot grill and finished in a 350° F oven.
  6. When the chicken is done, remove to a platter and immediately pour the vinaigrette over the chicken.