Grilled Soy and Sake Chicken Breasts

Grilled Sake and Soy Chicken Breasts

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Prep: 10 mins
Cook: 15 mins
Total: 25 mins
Servings: 4 servings

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

  1. 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.

  2. Combine sake, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, water and soy sauce in a small bowl.

  3. Pour the mixture over the chicken, making sure it is well coated. Seal bag and refrigerate for 2 to 4 hours.

  4. Preheat grill for medium-high heat.

  5. 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.

  6. Place chicken onto the grill and baste liberally with reserved marinade, and cook for 5 to 7 minutes.

  7. Turn chicken, baste, and allow to cook for another 6 to 8 minutes or until internal temperature reaches 165 F. Discard any remaining marinade.

  8. Once cooked, remove breasts from grill and place onto a platter and serve. 

  9. 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)
409 Calories
21g Fat
13g Carbs
37g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
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.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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