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Grilled Chicken

A delicious grilled chicken recipe with a smoky marinade and flavorful sauce, perfect for summer barbecues.
Prep Time 40 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 4
Cuisine: Chinese
Calories: 120

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 0.5 cup low sodium soy sauce
  • 0.5 cup unsweetened apple sauce
  • 0.5 cup finely chopped yellow onion
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 4 cloves garlic (minced)
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 0.25 cup bourbon
  • 0.25 cup BBQ sauce
  • 2 tablespoons apple cider vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • pinch red pepper flakes
  • 0.5 cup low sodium chicken broth
  • for garnish sliced scallions

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Place the chicken breasts, 1 at a time, in a Ziploc bag. Pound the chicken to an even thickness, being careful not to puncture the bag. Set aside.
  2. In a medium bowl, combine soy sauce, apple sauce, onion, ginger, garlic, oil, bourbon, BBQ sauce, vinegar, brown sugar, and red pepper flakes.
  3. Reserve 1/3 cup of marinade and transfer the rest to the Ziploc bag with the chicken. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, ideally overnight.
  4. Preheat grill over medium-high heat. Discard marinade in the bag and grill chicken for 4 minutes per side, until cooked through.
  5. Transfer chicken to a plate, tent with foil, and rest for 5 minutes.
  6. In a small saucepan, combine the reserved marinade and chicken broth. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until sauce thickens, about 5-6 minutes.
  7. Slice the chicken, top with sauce, garnish with scallions, and serve.

Notes

Perfect for summer grilling with a savory-sweet sauce.