Ginger-Marinated Grilled Chicken
Serves 6
Time 24 hr 15 min
Although ginger takes the lead in this simple chicken dish, it gets its bold flavor and fragrance from Dijon mustard and ground coriander and cumin, too. Serve alongside veggies and quinoa or rice for a well-balanced meal.
Special Diets:
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Method
Put oil, vinegar, mustard, ginger, coriander, cumin, salt and pepper into a wide, shallow baking dish and whisk to combine.
Transfer 1/4 cup of the marinade to a small bowl and set aside.
Arrange chicken in dish, turning to coat all over with marinade.
Cover dish and refrigerate for 24 hours. (Refrigerate reserved 1/4 cup marinade as well.)
Grill chicken over medium heat, basting with reserved marinade, until chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
Nutritional Info:
Per serving: 330 calories (200 from fat), 22g total fat, 3.5g saturated fat, 75mg cholesterol, 280mg sodium, 3g carbohydrates (1g dietary fiber, 0g sugar), 27g protein.
Note: We've provided special diet and nutritional information for educational purposes. But remember - we're cooks, not doctors! You should follow the advice of your health-care provider. And since product formulations change, check product labels for the most recent ingredient information.
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Ingredients
- 1/2 cup extra-virgin olive oil
- 5 1/2 tablespoons champagne vinegar
- 2 tablespoons Dijon mustard
- 2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
- 2 teaspoons ground coriander
- 2 teaspoons ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon fine sea salt
- 6 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper