Sesame-Lemon Marinated Chicken |
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Prep Time: 480 Minutes Cook Time: 0 Minutes |
Ready In: 480 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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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! Ingredients:
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 |
Directions:
1. Wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. Set aside.
2. 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.
3. Remove chicken from the marinade; reserving marinade.
4. Pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepot; bring to a boil. Reduce the cooking flame; simmer for two (2) minutes. Set aside.
5. Coat the grill rack with cooking spray; place chicken on preheated grill over medium heat. Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over chicken.
6. Grill chicken until it is fork tender and juices run clear, turning occasionally and brushing frequently with marinade.
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