Grilled Sesame Chicken

Diet and nutrition Diet and meal planning Gluten-free diet CKD diet
Grilled Sesame Chicken: Tender chicken breasts grilled with a honey-soy glaze and toasted sesame seeds. Ideal for a flavorful, high-protein meal.
Meal Type Dinner , Lunch , Main course
Diets Dairy free , Low calorie , Low carb , Low potassium , Low sodium , High protein
Ingredients
Yield:
Serves 4
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
  • 2 teaspoons grated ginger
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sherry
  • 4 4–oz skinned, boned chicken breast halves
  • Vegetable cooking spray
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Directions
Prep: 30 min, Cook: 10 min, Total: 40 min
  1. Combine first 5 ingredients in a small bowl.
  2. Set aside.
  3. Flatten chicken pieces to ¼–inch thickness using a mallet or rolling pin.
  4. Spray grill with cooking spray.
  5. Grill chicken over medium–hot coals 4 minutes each side, basting frequently with soy sauce mixture.
  6. Transfer to serving platter.
Nutritional Information
  • Calories 257
  • Carbohydrates 10 g
  • Dietary Fiber 0.4 g
  • Protein 37.8 g
  • Fat 6.5 g
  • Saturated Fat 1.7 g
  • Sodium 237.3 mg
  • Potassium 331.7 mg
  • Calcium 22.9 mg
  • Phosphorus 282.4 mg
These recipes are for informational use only and not a substitute for medical or dietary advice. Consult your healthcare provider or dietitian for personalized guidance.
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