Broiled Teriyaki Chicken

This aromatic Asian chicken gets its color and flavor from dark sesame oil.

Prep Time 
Cook Time 
Total Time 
Servings 
4

Ingredients 

2 tablespoons sesame seeds
2 tablespoons dark (Asian) sesame oil
2 tablespoons low-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons packed light brown sugar
3 to 4 (1 pound) Gold'n Plump® Boneless Skinless Chicken Breasts

Instructions 

Position oven broiler rack about 5 inches from heating element; preheat broiler. Lightly coat a baking sheet or broiler pan with cooking spray.

Put sesame seeds in small dry skillet over medium-high heat. Toss or stir for 3 to 5 minutes or until seeds are lightly browned. Transfer to plate to cool.

Stir together sesame oil, soy sauce, and brown sugar in shallow dish.

Place chicken breasts between 2 sheets of plastic wrap or in plastic bag. Using a rolling pin or other flat object, flatten chicken to 1/2-inch uniform thickness.

Dip chicken in soy sauce mixture and coat evenly. Discard remaining soy sauce mixture.

Place chicken in a single layer on prepared pan. Broil 4 to 5 minutes on each side or until lightly browned and thoroughly cooked.

For each serving, place 2 chicken breast halves on plate and garnish with sesame seeds.

Tips 

Serve this aromatic chicken with Chinese wheat flour noodles with sesame-pepper dressing.

 

Variations 

If you prefer, cook the chicken on the grill for about 4 to 5 minutes per side or until lightly browned and thoroughly cooked. 

Nutritional information may change when substituting your chicken product. If you choose to substitute frozen chicken for this recipe, it's best to thaw before cooking.

Cuisine 
  • Serving Size
    • Servings 
      4
  • PER SERVING
    • Calories 
      168
    • Calories from Fat 
      36%
    • Total Fat 
      7g
    • Saturated Fat 
      1g
    • Total Carbohydrate 
      4g
    • Protein 
      23g
    • Sugars 
      2g
    • Cholesterol 
      66mg
    • Dietary Fiber 
      1g
    • Sodium 
      287mg
  • DAILY VALUE
    • Calcium 
      5%
    • Iron 
      5%
  • DIETARY EXCHANGES
    • Fat 
      1
    • Very Lean Meat 
      3
    • Recipes calling out meat in the Dietary Exchanges category were analyzed with information prior to 2014 updates. Recipes calling out protein were analyzed with the new information after 2014.
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