Hoisin Glazed Grilled Chicken
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Category
Main Course
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Cusine
Asian
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Ingredients
4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1/4 cup hoisin sauce
2 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp rice vinegar
2 tsp peeled and finely minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 tsp finely minced garlic
1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
3/4 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder
Salt and/or a splash of honey
Vegetable oil
Sliced green onions and sesame seeds
Directions
Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees. Meanwhile pound chicken to an even thickness using the flat side of a meat mallet. In a small mixing bowl whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and Chinese Five Spice Blend. Taste an season with salt and/or honey as needed. Pour half of the hoisin mixture into a separate small bowl. Brush grill grates lightly with oil. Grill chicken 4 minutes then brush both sides with hoisin sauce mixture from one bowl. Continue to grill on opposite side until nearly cooked through, about 3 minutes longer. Brush both sides with remaining sauce and continue to grill about 1 minute longer, or until center reaches 165 on an instant read thermometer. Serve warm with green onions and sesame seeds.