Sake is not only fun to drink, but it works really well in a marinade. The flavor from the sake won't overpower the chicken but will enhance the flavor and help the soy sauce and ginger work its way into the meat. This is a perfect make-ahead meal that can be combined and stored in a freezer back for up to one month. Simply thaw and grill.
Ingredients
- 4 large chicken breasts (boneless and skinless)
- 1/4 cup/60 mL sake
- 1/4 cup/60 mL soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon/15 mL water
- 1 tablespoon/15 mL sesame oil
- 2 teaspoons/10 mL fresh ginger (grated)
- 1 to 2 cloves garlic (minced)
Steps to Make It
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Remove any excess fat from the chicken breasts. Place one at a time on a cutting board lined with a long piece with plastic wrap. Cover breast with the leftover piece of plastic. Using a kitchen or rolling pin mallet, flatten chicken to a uniform thickness of 1/2 inch thick. Repeat process with each breast. Once flattened, place into a resealable plastic bag. Use two bags if necessary.
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Combine sake, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, water and soy sauce in a small bowl.
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Pour the mixture over the chicken, making sure it is well coated. Seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.
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Preheat grill for medium-high heat.
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Remove chicken from bag, reserving marinade. Set chicken onto a clean plate. Place reserved marinade into a pot and bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer on low for 2 to 3 minutes and remove from heat.
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Place chicken onto the grill and baste liberally with reserved marinade, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.
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Turn chicken, baste, and allow to cook for another 6 to 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 F. Discard any remaining marinade.
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Once cooked, remove breasts from grill and place onto a platter and serve.
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If making ahead of time, follow chicken and marinade preparation instructions. Place breasts into a vacuum-sealed bag and store in the freezer for up to 1 month or more. To cook, simply thaw package and grill as instructed.
Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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409 | Calories |
21g | Fat |
13g | Carbs |
37g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 409 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 21g | 27% |
Saturated Fat 5g | 27% |
Cholesterol 105mg | 35% |
Sodium 1046mg | 45% |
Total Carbohydrate 13g | 5% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 3% |
Protein 37g | |
Calcium 84mg | 6% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |