Grilled Miso Chicken

Ingredients

• 2 tablespoons light soy sauce
• 1/2 cup mirin or sake
• 2 tablespoons light miso
• 2 tablespoons tahini
• 2 green onions, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons cilantro, chopped
• 2 tablespoons fresh ginger, peeled, minced
• 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
• 8 halves boneless chicken breasts
• 1/4 cup cilantro, chopped
• 2 teaspoons toasted sesame seeds

Method

• Marinade: Combine soy sauce, mirin, miso, tahini, green onion, cilantro, ginger, and garlic in mixing bowl. You will have about 1 cup of marinade. Coat chicken with mixture and marinate for 1 hour or overnight.
• Preheat outdoor grill. Remove chicken from marinade and place marinade in small saucepan. Bring to a boil, reduce heat and allow to simmer.
• Blot excess marinade from chicken. Grill chicken, basting with cooked marinade. Cook about 3-4 minutes per side, depending on thickness.
• Garnish with cilantro and sesame seeds.

Notes

• SERVINGS: 8
• SOURCE: Adapted from Cheryl Foberg, R.D.