Grilled Asian Chicken

4.68 from 31 votes

Grilled Asian Chicken is a quick and delicious dinner to make on the grill. Smoky boneless chicken glazed in a quick sesame glaze.

Prep Time10

Cook Time20

Total Time30

Course: Chicken

Cuisine: Asian

Keyword: Asian glazed chicken, Asian inspired grilled chicken, grilled chicken thighs, sesame chicken on the grill

Servings: -8 Servings

Calories: 295kcal

Author: Milisa

Ingredients

6- 8 boneless skinless chicken thighs (or breasts or tenders)
½ cup + 3 tablespoons olive oil divided
1 teaspoon kosher salt
1 teaspoon fresh ground pepper
½ cup brown sugar
¼ cup rice vinegar
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 teaspoon sesame oil
2 teaspoons granulated garlic
½ teaspoon ground ginger
pinch chili flakes optional
2 tablespoons sesame seeds for garnish
¼ cup chopped cilantro for garnish

Instructions

Prepare a grill fire to 350° using pecan or hickory for smoke flavor.
Brush 3 tablespoons olive oil over both sides of the chicken and season with kosher salt and fresh ground pepper.
For the sauce: In a bowl, mix 1/2 cup olive oil with brown sugar, rice vinegar, soy sauce, sesame oil, garlic, ginger and chili flakes.
Place in a saucepan, cooking over medium heat. Bring the mixture to a boil, whisking often until sauce is thickened, about 3- 5 minutes.
Remove from heat. Pour ½ cup into a bowl for glazing the chicken and reserve remaining sauce for serving.
Cook chicken over indirect grill fire with the lid closed for 6- 8 minutes.
Turn the chicken and glaze with sauce in a thick coating. Close the grill and continue to cook another 4 minutes. Turn the chicken again, brushing with sauce.
Close the grill and cook another 2-3 minutes or until chicken reaches 165° using a digital meat thermometer.
Remove from grill and rest 5 minutes before serving.
Garnish with sesame seeds and chopped cilantro if desired. Serving with additional sauce drizzled over the chicken if desired.

Notes

Store: Leftover chicken can be kept in an airtight container or wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator up to 4 days.

Sauce Storage: Leftover sauce can be stored in covered container in the refrigerator up to 2 weeks.

Reheat: Slice chicken and cook in a skillet with additional sauce or a light coating of olive oil. Cooking over medium heat, stirring occasionally until heated through.

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