Sesame-lemon Marinated Chicken

Total Time: 8 hrs 10 mins Preparation Time: 8 hrs Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 1 lb chicken thigh, boneless and skinless
• 1/2 cup fresh lemon juice
• 2 teaspoons lemon zest
• 1 tablespoon water
• 1 1/4 tablespoons dark sesame oil
• 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon hot sauce
• 1/2 teaspoon onion powder
• 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
• vegetable oil cooking spray
• 2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
• lemon rind, curls garnish

Recipe

• 1 wash chicken and pat dry with paper towels. set aside.
• 2 in a gallon-size zip-lock plastic bag, combine the lemon juice with the next seven (7) ingredients. add the chicken; turn the sealed bag to coat and marinate in the refrigerator for eight (8) hours (best overnight); turn occasionally.
• 3 remove chicken from the marinade; reserving marinade.
• 4 pour the reserved marinade into a small saucepot; bring to a boil. reduce the cooking flame; simmer for two (2) minutes. set aside.
• 5 coat the grill rack with cooking spray; place chicken on preheated grill over medium heat. sprinkle toasted sesame seeds over chicken.
• 6 grill chicken until it is fork tender and juices run clear, turning occasionally and brushing frequently with marinade.