Grilled Chicken With Whiskey Ginger Marinade

Total Time: 1 hr 15 mins Preparation Time: 15 mins Cook Time: 1 hr

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 4 (4 ounce) boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 1/3 cup bourbon
• 1/3 cup low sodium soy sauce
• 3 tablespoons brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
• 1 teaspoon grated lime rind
• 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
• 2 teaspoons grated peeled fresh ginger
• 2 teaspoons dark sesame oil
• 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
• 2 garlic cloves, minced
• cooking spray
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1/2 teaspoon cornstarch
• 1 teaspoon sesame seeds, toasted

Recipe

• 1 place each chicken breast half between 2 sheets of heavy-duty plastic wrap; pound to 1/2-inch thickness using a meat mallet or rolling pin.
• 2 combine bourbon and next 9 ingredients (bourbon through garlic). reserve 1/3 cup marinade. pour remaining marinade into a zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. seal and marinate in refrigerator 1 hour, turning occasionally.
• 3 preheat grill to medium-hot using both burners. turn left burner off (leave right burner on). remove chicken from bag; discard marinade. coat grill rack with cooking spray. place chicken on grill rack over right burner; grill 2 minutes on each side or until browned. move chicken to grill rack over left burner. cover and cook 5 minutes or until done. slice each breast diagonally into thin strips; place chicken on a platter. cover loosely with foil.
• 4 combine water and cornstarch, stirring well with a whisk. place reserved 1/3 cup marinadein a small saucepan; stir in cornstarch mixture. bring to a boil; cook 15 seconds, stirring constantly. drizzle sauce over chicken; sprinkle with sesame seeds.