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Grilled Asian chicken over rice in a bowl with limes.
Deborah Rainford

Easy Marinated Asian Grilled Chicken

5 from 1 vote
Elevate your grilling with Marinated Grilled Asian Chicken! Infused with soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, garlic, and palm sugar, it's tender and juicy. Served with grilled pineapple over white rice,
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 50 minutes
Servings: 4 servings
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 542
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the marinade:
  • ¼ cup soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons sesame oil
  • 2 tablespoons palm sugar or brown sugar
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon fresh ginger grated
  • 1 teaspoon rice vinegar optional for extra tang
For the chicken:
  • 4 chicken breasts boneless, skinless
For serving:
  • 1 cup pineapple slices grilled
  • 3 cups cooked white rice
  • Chopped green onions for garnish
  • Sesame seeds for garnish

Method
 

Prepare the marinade:
  1. In a bowl, mix soy sauce, sesame oil, palm sugar, minced garlic, and grated ginger until the sugar is dissolved.
Marinate the chicken:
  1. Place the chicken breasts in a resealable plastic bag or a shallow dish.
  2. Pour the marinade over the chicken, ensuring each piece is well-coated.
  3. Seal the bag or cover the dish, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours, preferably overnight for maximum flavor.
Grill the chicken:
  1. Preheat your grill to medium-high heat.
  2. Remove the chicken from the marinade, letting any excess drip off.
  3. Grill the chicken for about 6-7 minutes on each side or until fully cooked (internal temperature should reach 165°F/74°C).
  4. While grilling the chicken, place the pineapple slices on the grill and cook for 2-3 minutes on each side until caramelized and grill marks appear.
Serve:
  1. Serve the grilled chicken over a bed of white rice.
  2. Top with grilled pineapple slices.
  3. Garnish with chopped green onions and sesame seeds.

Notes

  • Marinating Time: The longer the chicken marinates, the more flavorful it will be. Overnight marinating is highly recommended.
  • Palm Sugar Substitute: If you don’t have palm sugar, don't worry. Brown sugar is a versatile alternative that will still bring out the sweetness in your dish.
  • Rice Options: For a healthier twist, substitute white rice with brown rice or cauliflower rice.
  • Grilling Tip: If you don't have an outdoor grill, you can cook the chicken and pineapple in a grill pan or broiler.
  • Extra Sauce: For additional flavor, reserve some of the marinade (before adding the chicken) and simmer it until it thickens to use as a sauce for drizzling over the finished dish.