Even children will enjoy the sweet Asian flavors in this marinated chicken breast recipe. Perfect for an easy grill night or drop all the ingredients in your slow cooker for a delicious meal ready and waiting for you when you come home. Serve over rice or noodles with a vegetable.
All of these ingredients can be found at Aldi, which makes this an economical recipe. If you happen upon a chicken breast sale for $1.99 or less per pound, stock up and make this into a freezer meal. Simply combine all the ingredients (except cooking oil) in a gallon freezer bag. Seal, label, and freeze flat. Thaw freezer bag in the refrigerator and use your favorite method of cooking (grill, stovetop, oven, etc.)
- 2 pounds chicken, boneless, skinless
- ⅓ cup brown sugar, packed
- ⅓ cup soy sauce
- 2 Tablespoon lime juice (juice from approximately 1 lime)
- 1 Tablespoons garlic, minced
- ¾ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon cooking oil
- Combine brown sugar, soy sauce, lime juice, garlic, and red pepper flakes in a medium bowl.
- Marinate chicken in mixture for at least 30 minutes.
- Cook chicken on grill, basting frequently.
- Optional cooking method: Cut chicken into strips and stir fry or add all ingredients to the cookpot and cook on low 4-6 hours.
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Simple flavors. Gorgeous shot.