Ingredients

The following ingredients have 4 Servings
  • 4 (6 oz) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 1/4 cup hoisin sauce
  • 2 Tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 Tbsp rice vinegar
  • 2 tsp peeled and finely minced fresh ginger
  • 1 1/2 tsp finely minced garlic
  • 1 1/2 tsp sesame oil
  • 3/4 tsp Chinese Five Spice Powder
  • Salt and/or a splash of honey, (as needed)
  • Vegetable oil, (for brushing grill)
  • Sliced green onions and sesame seeds, (for serving)

Instruction

  • Preheat a gas grill over medium-high heat to about 400 degrees. Meanwhile pound chicken to an even thickness using the flat side of a meat mallet. 
  • In a small mixing bowl whisk together hoisin sauce, soy sauce, rice vinegar, ginger, garlic, sesame oil, and Chinese Five Spice Blend. 
  • Taste an season with salt and/or honey as needed. Pour half of the hoisin mixture into a separate small bowl.
  • Brush grill grates lightly with oil. Grill chicken 4 minutes then brush both sides with hoisin sauce mixture from one bowl.
  • Continue to grill on opposite side until nearly cooked through, about 3 minutes longer.
  • Brush both sides (using a clean basting brush) with remaining sauce and continue to grill about 1 minute longer, or until center reaches 165 on an instant read thermometer. 
  • Serve warm with green onions and sesame seeds.