Grilled Asian Chicken Breasts Recipe - Chef Savvy (2024)

This juicy and tender Grilled Asian Chicken recipe is smothered in a sweet and spicy Asian sauce. It’s the perfect Summer meal that takes less than 10 minutes of prep time!

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Easy Grilled Asian Chicken

It’s summer, which means it’s that time of year to fire up the grill again! This time with a sweet and spicy Asian inspired grilled chicken breast.

This chicken is super easy to make. Perfect for a busy weeknight meal. It starts with a quick and easy asian marinade. Made with soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, sesame oil and Sriracha. It is the perfect blend of sweet, spicy and tangy. What I love most about this marinade is that you can control the sweetness and the spiciness! I like my chicken spicy so I typically double the amount of Sriracha for extra heat.

I let the chicken marinade for at least an hour to soak up the sauce. The longer the chicken marinades the more tender and flavorful it becomes. I like to make this chicken the day before and let it marinate overnight so it is super tender. It also makes for an easy meal the day of!

What you’ll need:

• Boneless, Skinless Chicken Breasts: You can also use boneless, skinless chicken thighs if you prefer dark meat.
• Low-Sodium Soy Sauce: If you do not have low sodium soy sauce you can substitute regular soy sauce with water so it’s not too salty. You can also substitute coconut aminos for a gluten free version!
• Ginger:I prefer to use fresh grated ginger however ground ginger can be substituted in a pinch.
• Garlic: I always have to have garlic! Powdered garlic will work in a pinch.
• Light brown sugar:Adds a nice sweetness to the sauce. Honey can also be substituted.
• Sweet Chili Sauce:Adds a sweetness and tang to the sauce. This sauce can be found in the International Isle in the grocery store.
• Sesame oil:A little goes a long way! Sesame oil gives the marinade a nice nutty toasted flavor.
• Sriracha:Is added for a little kick. If you don’t want the spice just omit.
• Rice wine vinegar:Gives the sauce the perfect amount of acidity. I find rice wine vinegar works best in this recipe. I do not recommend substituting any other vinegars.

How To Make Grilled Chicken with Asian Marinade

1. Make the Asian Grilled Chicken Marinade by combining the soy sauce, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, chili sauce, Sriracha, sesame oil, and rice wine vinegar in a large Ziplock bag. Add in the chicken and toss to coat. Place in the refrigerator for an hour to marinate.
2. Cook chicken on the grill, flipping halfway through until fully cooked (about 8 minutes, depending on thickness).
3. Serve immediately with green onions and sesame seeds for garnish, if desired.

What To Serve with Asian Grilled Chicken

• White or brown rice (For a low carb option, try cauliflower rice!)
• Steamed or air fryer vegetables
• Chow mein noodles
• Lo mein
• Easy Fried Rice
• With a side of Japanese Cucumber Salad
• Over greens as a salad

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• Easy Chicken Shawarma
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