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sliced marinated chicken breast garnished with chopped green onions

Marinated Chicken Breast

Kara
This marinated brown sugar soy sauce chicken is so juicy and flavorful. Perfect for summer grilling!
5 from 4 votes
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Marinate Time 1 day 4 hours
Total Time 1 day 4 hours 17 minutes
Course Main Dish: Chicken
Cuisine American
Servings 4 servings
Calories 292 kcal

Equipment

Ingredients
  

  • 2 green onions finely chopped
  • ¾ cup brown sugar
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 1 cup water
  • ½ tsp dry ginger or 1/2" grated fresh ginger
  • 4 10 oz chicken breasts

Instructions
 

  • Combine all ingredients except chicken in a gallon size ziplock bag.
  • If desired, cut the chicken breast into halves or strips.
  • Add the chicken to the bag and squish the bag till everything is well combined and the brown sugar is dissolved.
  • Refrigerate for at least 4 hours, but overnight is best.
  • Grill or pan sear chicken on medium heat for 5-6 minutes on each side until juices run clear and internal temperature reaches 165°. Let chicken rest for 5 minutes before slicing.

Notes

You can bake the chicken at 375° for 30-40 minutes, depending on the thickness.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 292kcalCarbohydrates: 43gProtein: 24gFat: 3gSaturated Fat: 1gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.4gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gTrans Fat: 0.01gCholesterol: 64mgSodium: 1751mgPotassium: 509mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 41gVitamin A: 90IUVitamin C: 3mgCalcium: 54mgIron: 2mg
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