Description
Korean Chicken Breasts offer a delightful twist on traditional grilled chicken, infusing each juicy bite with the rich flavors of a savory marinade. Perfect for busy weeknights or weekend gatherings, this dish combines the umami of soy sauce, the warmth of ginger, and a hint of sweetness from apple sauce and brown sugar. In just 15 minutes of preparation and minimal cooking time, you can serve up a flavorful meal that will impress family and friends alike. Versatile enough to be enjoyed in wraps, salads, or alongside rice, Korean Chicken Breasts are an easy way to bring authentic Korean flavors to your dinner table.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- 1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
- 1/4 cup unsweetened apple sauce
- 1/4 cup finely chopped yellow onion
- 1 tsp sesame oil
- 1 tsp grated ginger
- 1 tbsp light brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves (crushed)
- Optional: red pepper flakes for heat
Instructions
- Place chicken breasts in a Ziploc bag and pound to an even thickness of about ½ inch.
- In a medium bowl, mix soy sauce, apple sauce, chopped onion, sesame oil, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and optional red pepper flakes.
- Reserve ¼ cup marinade; add the rest to the bag with chicken. Seal and refrigerate for at least one hour.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill each breast for 2-3 minutes per side until cooked through.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 6 minutes
- Category: Main
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Korean
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 chicken breast (170g)
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 680mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 1g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg