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A grilled chicken breast topped with spicy peanut sauce plated with rice.

Grilled Chicken Breast with Spicy Peanut Sauce

Tender, juicy chicken breasts char grilled on the outdoor grill to perfection and smothered in a spicy peanut sauce. The marinade is an amazing flavor that goes magically with the flavors in the peanut sauce. Don't skip the marinade, it also makes the chicken tender and moist.
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Prep Time: 30 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 40 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Calories: 343kcal
Author: Dahn Boquist

Ingredients

MARINADE

  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ¼ cup rice wine vinegar
  • ¼ cup water
  • ¼ cup brown sugar
  • 3 garlic cloves finely minced
  • 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger

CHICKEN AND SAUCE

Instructions

  • Combine the soy sauce, water, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a shallow bowl or re-sealable plastic bag. 
  • Place the chicken breasts between two pieces of plastic wrap and pound each of them with a meat mallet so they are an even thickness.
  • Place the chicken in the soy marinade and let it sit for at least 30 minutes.

PREP THE GRILL

  • Prep your grill. The grill should be moderately hot at 350°F to 375°F (see below). If you are using a pellet grill, we recommend Hickory, Mesquite, Alder, or a blend for the pellets.
  • Remove the chicken from the marinade and pat dry, then place on the hot grill. Cook on each side for about 3 to 5 minutes or until cooked through (see below for internal temperature)
  • If the chicken gets browned too fast and the center is not cooked completely, move the chicken breasts to a cooler zone on the grill until they are completely cooked. 
  • Remove the chicken from the grill and let them rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  • Serve with spicy peanut sauce.

Notes

  • If you pound the chicken breasts to an even thickness, they will cook more evenly.
  • If your grill has a thermometer, it should read 350-375°F. If you don’t have a thermometer, place your hand about 5 inches above the grate. If you can keep it there comfortably for about 6 to 7 seconds, your grill is hot enough. 
  • FDA guidelines state that boneless chicken breast should read 165°F internal temperature when it is done. To be perfectly honest, I usually don’t cook them that much. I tend to take the chicken breasts off the grill when they reach 155°F to 160°F. By the time they finish resting for 5 to 7 minutes, they are often at 165°F or pretty close.  We recommend you follow FDA guidelines.

Nutrition

Serving: 1 | Calories: 343kcal | Carbohydrates: 20g | Protein: 43g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 2g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 6g | Cholesterol: 103mg | Sodium: 2250mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 15g