One AMAZING Evo Recipe-Grilled Sesame Chicken 3 ways

amazing perfect Grilled Sesame Chicken gluten free on the EVO

 

EVO grilled Sesame ginger chicken recipe

Chicken grilling on the EVO flat top

 

 

Your search for one amazing grilled chicken recipe can officially be over, so relax and read on knowing you can do this.Everyone loves to have that one amazing “go to” recipe that produces great consistent results, but is easy on both the cook and the wallet. Trust me when I say- this is that amazing recipe. We think this Sesame Grilled Chicken is at its best when prepared on an EVO flat top grill, but use what you have for cooking equipment and it will still be darn good. It’s  is one of our absolute favorites for summer time grilling, both for ourselves and  for entertaining. Not only does it come together quickly, but it is extremely versatile. It’s healthy, delicious, a little exotic and even gluten free when prepared with shown ingredients.

Amazing EVO Grilled Sesame Ginger Chicken Recipe

The finished Sesame Chicken grilled with Scallions and Peppers is ready to serve with rice or get creative and try something new with one of our other suggested serving ideas.

one amazing evo grilled sesame chicken recipe

Perfect Healthy Party Food for serving directly from your EVO grill. Sesame Chicken lettuce wraps.

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Sensational do ahead appetizer option of Sesame Grilled Chicken wrapped in rice paper with vegetables. Can slice into pieces right before serving. Keep finished rolls wrapped in dampened cloth while waiting so they don’t dry out.

We have shown three easy variations here, but seriously there are so many more quick adjustments that can alter the resulting dish enough that it  never need bore your family. Work with what you have on hand. I also like the leftover chicken and vegetables served cold on a bed of mixed greens with store bought ginger dressing or simple vinagrette. You can have cooked spaghetti on hand and toss it with the chopped chicken and vegetables directly on the EVO for a “faster than take out” very crowd pleasing lo mein. Vary the vegetables cooked alongside to include what’s in season- zucchini, eggplant, corn, and fennel are some favorites at my house. Maybe try Quinoa as a base instead of rice. Vegetarian friends coming over for dinner? Simply add a bowl of firm tofu alongside the chicken and marinate then grill together and serve any of the suggested ways. Think of the marinade and technique as a jumping off point instead of a destination. One amazing recipe-a whole summer of easy healthy eating.

    SESAME GINGER GRILLED CHICKEN RECIPE

6 BONELESS FREE RANGE CHICKEN BREASTS OR THIGHS IF PREFERRED,SLIGHTLY FLATTENED WITH MALLET FOR EVEN COOKING

1/2 LIME,JUICED

2 CLOVES GARLIC CHOPPED

2 T HONEY

2 T DARK TAMARI (GLUTEN FREE) OR SOY SAUCE

1/4 C HOISIN SAUCE(LOOK FOR NO WHEAT IN INGREDIENT LIST FOR GLUTEN FREE)

2 T DARK SESAME OIL

2 T GRAPESEED OIL (OR VEGETABLE)

1 T CRUSHED RED PEPPER OR TO TASTE (WE LIKE 3 T=SPICY !)

1/4 TOASTED SESAME SEEDS

1 BUNCH SCALLION- 2 DICED AND USED IN MARINADE WITH THE REMAINING CHOPPED IN THIRDS AND GRILLED ALONGSIDE

2 IN PIECE GINGER GRATED OR CHOPPED FINE (CAN USE LESS IF YOU WANT LESS INTENSE FLAVOR)

HANDFUL OF FRESH CILANTRO OR THAI BASIL LOOSELY CHOPPED-HALF USED IN MARINADE HALF TO FINISH WITH DISH

1/4 C CHOPPED PEANUTS TO GARNISH

SLICED PEPPERS TO GRILL, TOSS WITH OIL AND 2 T MARINADE (WE USE WHATEVER WE HAVE ON HAND- BUT LOVE A MIX OF POBLANOS, REDS, AND BANANAS)

 

RINSE CHICKEN AND PAT DRY. FLATTEN TO  A MORE UNIFORM THICKNESS BY SLICING OR USE MALLET. COMBINE MARINADE INGREDIENTS IN BOWL AND PLACE CHICKEN INTO BOWL. FOR BEST RESULTS ALLOW  CHICKEN TO SOAK UP FLAVORS 30 MINUTES. TURN EVO GRILL TO MEDIUM AND ADD VEGETABLES FIRST. AFTER 5 MINUTES ADD CHICKEN WITH MARINADE SHAKEN OFF. TURN AFTER 4-5 MINUTES AND BRUSH RESERVED MARINADE ONTO TOPS OF TURNED CHICKEN FOR CARMELIZING WITHOUT BURNING. COOK UNTIL CHICKEN IS FIRM AND INTERNAL TEMP REACHES 170 DEGREES-WILL VARY WITH SIZE AND TYPE OF CHICKEN. ALLOW MORE TIME IF USING THIGHS.

REMOVE FROM GRILL AND LET REST 5 MINUTES BEFORE SLICING ON BIAS ON CUTTING BOARD. SERVE AS IS OR IN RECIPE.

FOR LETTUCE OR RICE PAPER WRAPS WE PROVIDE RICE NOODLES,HERBS, BEAN SPROUTS, CHOPPED CUCUMBERS, SHREDDED CARROTS, AND GRILLED VEGETABLES. WE SERVE WITH SAUCE MADE WITH 1/3 WATER,1/3 HOISIN, 1/3 PEANUT BUTTER WARMED IN THE MICROWAVE AND MIXED WITH A BIT OF HONEY. A SIMPLE SOY BASED SAUCE MIXED WITH WATER AND FLAVORED WITH GINGER,CHILI PASTE AND A LITTLE BLACK CHINESE VINEGAR IS ALSO NICE. OR JUST OFFER BOTTLED THAI CHILI SAUCE FOR THE SWEET LOVERS AMONG YOU. WE ALWAYS HAVE A BOTTLE OF SAMBAL ON THE TABLE AS WELL. THE CHOICE IS YOURS, ANY AND ALL ARE GOOD.

LET US KNOW HOW YOU PERSONALIZED YOUR DISH AND WHAT IS YOUR FAVORITE WAY TO SERVE THIS AMAZINGLY VERSATILE CHICKEN RECIPE! WE LOVE NEW IDEAS.

HERE ARE SOME OF THE MORE UNUSUAL ITEMS CALLED FOR IN THE GLUTEN FREE SUGGESTIONS OR VARIATIONS. I GET THEM INEXPENSIVELY AT MY LOCAL ASIAN MARKET. THEY ARE ALSO AVAILABLE IN SOME GROCERY STORES AND BY MAIL AT A LITTLE MORE COST FOR THOSE OF YOU WHO DON’T HAVE THAT OPTION.

NOODLES FOR WRAPS – http://www.amazon.com/Vietnamese-Stick-vermicelli-Three-Ladies/dp/B00ADHM9WW/ref=pd_sim_gro_8?ie=UTF8&refRID=0MK7V422YDTKBT3YDA7C

gluten free soy

Tamari is soy sauce’s Gluten Free cousin and a great substitute for the sensitive. Premuim Dark soy is a great option for the rest of us.

gluten free hoisin for sesame chicken recipe

This hoisin sauce is naturally gluten free and available on Amazon.com. Feel free to substitute another brand if that isn’t a concern for your guests.

gluten free recipe for chicken lettuce wraps

Vietnamese rice noodles are quick soaked and ready to use-as well as gluten free.

rice paper for chicken lettuce wrap recipe

We like Three ladies Brand but get what looks fresh and unbroken in your area. Check label for wheat if using another brand of rice paper and you are sensitive. These are available on Amazon.com as well.

Great versatile dip for evo grilled sesame chicken

Easy Option for an on hand dipping sauce which is liked by most. You can add equal parts sriracha for the heat lovers out there. Also good as an upgraded dip for those take out egg rolls that easily beats those terrible packets of goo…