Best 7 Sesame Maple Grilled Chicken Bbq Recipes

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Grilled chicken is a summertime staple, and this recipe for Sesame Maple Grilled Chicken BBQ takes it to the next level. The chicken is marinated in a sweet and savory blend of sesame, maple syrup, soy sauce, garlic, and ginger, then grilled to perfection. The result is a tender, juicy chicken with a slightly charred exterior and a delicious caramelized glaze. Serve the chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce, and you have a meal that everyone will love.

This article also includes recipes for two delicious sides that are perfect for a summer BBQ: Grilled Corn on the Cob with Cilantro-Lime Butter and Grilled Pineapple Skewers with Coconut-Lime Dipping Sauce. The corn is grilled until slightly charred and tender, then topped with a flavorful cilantro-lime butter. The pineapple skewers are grilled until caramelized and juicy, and served with a creamy coconut-lime dipping sauce.

Whether you're hosting a casual backyard BBQ or a more formal gathering, these recipes will help you create a delicious and memorable meal.

Here are our top 7 tried and tested recipes!

MAPLE BARBECUE GRILLED CHICKEN



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Sweet, sticky, charred, and crispy: Barbecued chicken is one of the surest signs of summer. Store-bought sauce has nothing on this easy homemade version, which uses maple syrup for sweetness and Sriracha for heat. Use whatever bone-in chicken parts you like and save the leftover sauce for everything else you plan to grill this week.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Dinner     Lunch     Grill/Barbecue     Sauce     Grill     Summer     Chicken     Maple Syrup     Soy Sauce     Garlic     Vinegar     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kid-Friendly

Yield 4-6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

2 Tbsp. extra-virgin olive oil
3 garlic cloves, crushed
6 Tbsp. double-concentrated tomato paste
½ cup pure maple syrup
¼ cup soy sauce
¼ cup Worcestershire sauce
2 Tbsp. unseasoned rice vinegar
4 tsp. Sriracha or other hot sauce
Vegetable oil (for grill)
1 (3½-4-lb.) whole chicken, cut into 6-8 pieces, or whatever bone-in cut of chicken you feel like cooking
Kosher salt

Steps:

  • Heat olive oil in a small saucepan over medium. Cook garlic, turning occasionally, until golden brown, about 4 minutes. Add tomato paste and cook, stirring constantly and scraping bottom of pan, until slightly darkened, about 3 minutes. Add maple syrup, soy sauce, Worcestershire sauce, vinegar, and Sriracha. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to medium-low and simmer until flavors have come together, about 1 minute. Remove from heat. Transfer about half of barbecue sauce to a heatproof bowl and set aside for serving.
  • Prepare a grill for medium-high indirect heat (for a charcoal grill, bank coals on one side of grill; for a gas grill, leave one or two burners off); oil grate. Season chicken generously with salt. Grill chicken over direct heat, turning every minute, until browned on all sides, about 5 minutes. Move chicken over indirect heat. Cover, positioning vent (if your grill has one) over chicken, and continue to grill, keeping grill covered as much as possible and turning every 5 minutes or so, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 140°F-145°F, 18-25 minutes depending on the size of the pieces. Baste chicken with barbecue sauce and grill, turning and basting occasionally, until an instant-read thermometer inserted into thickest part registers 160°F for breast and 165°F for dark meat, about 10 minutes longer.
  • Arrange chicken on a platter. Serve with reserved barbecue sauce alongside.
  • Do Ahead: Barbecue sauce can be made 2 weeks ahead. Transfer to an airtight container; cover and chill.

GRILLED MAPLE CHICKEN WITH SMOKEY GREENS



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Provided by Michael Symon : Food Network

Categories     main-dish

Time 45m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 tablespoon maple syrup
1 tablespoon mustard (I'm using Dijon)
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 pounds grill meat (I'm using a whole chicken, split)
Salt and pepper
1 pound lunch meat or bacon, diced (I'm using bacon)
1 pound leafy greens (I'm using kale and mustard greens)
1 teaspoon chile flakes, optional
1 splash vinegar (I'm using sherry vinegar)

Steps:

  • Preheat a grill or oven to 450 degrees F. If using a grill, set up hot and cool zones by turning one side of a gas grill to the high setting or by banking very hot coals on one side of a charcoal grill.
  • Whisk together the maple syrup, mustard and soy sauce in a medium bowl. Toss the chicken in the marinade and season with salt and pepper. Place the chicken on the hot side of the grill bone-side down and grill 3 to 5 minutes. Move the chicken to the cool side of the grill, close the lid and cook until the thickest part of a thigh registers 160 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes. If using the oven, place the chicken bone-side down on a sheet tray and roast until the thickest part of a thigh registers 160 degrees F, 30 to 40 minutes.
  • Meanwhile, add the bacon to a large saucepan over medium heat and cook, stirring occasionally, until crispy, 5 to 6 minutes. Add the greens, chile flakes if using, a pinch of salt and 1/4 cup water and cover with the lid. Cook until the greens are tender, about 5 minutes. Splash with some vinegar and serve with the chicken on top.

GRILLED MAPLE-CHIPOTLE CHICKEN



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This is a great weeknight recipe, as it's quick to make. The chicken can be left in the maple-chipotle marinade overnight or cooked shortly after mixing. A favorite in our house!

Provided by Amelia

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 1h25m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 12

4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
¾ cup maple syrup
¼ cup apple cider vinegar
¼ cup ketchup
¼ cup sesame oil
⅛ cup soy sauce
3 cloves garlic, minced
2 tablespoons chipotle powder
1 teaspoon dried oregano
1 dash paprika
1 dash cayenne pepper
1 dash celery salt

Steps:

  • Combine chicken breasts, maple syrup, apple cider vinegar, ketchup, sesame oil, soy sauce, garlic, chipotle powder, oregano, paprika, cayenne, and celery salt into a marinating container and mix well. Let chicken marinate at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
  • Place marinated chicken breasts on the center of the grill, reserving remaining marinade. Cook for 10 to 15 minutes, spreading remaining marinade over chicken using a basting brush every few minutes to properly glaze. Flip and continue to cook and baste until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, 10 to 15 minutes more.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 444.6 calories, Carbohydrate 47.4 g, Cholesterol 67.2 mg, Fat 17.4 g, Fiber 1.7 g, Protein 26 g, SaturatedFat 2.9 g, Sodium 804.9 mg, Sugar 38.8 g

GRILLED SESAME LIME CHICKEN BREASTS



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Brining chicken breasts in a soy sauce and fish sauce marinade flecked with lime adds flavor and helps retain moisture while they are on the grill. Chicken breasts do particularly well when pounded into an even thickness and cooked quickly over a hot fire, which chars the exterior but keeps them juicy inside. But if you or anyone in your clan would prefer dark meat to white, this recipe will also work with boneless, skinless thighs, though you might have to add a minute or so to the cooking time. Or use a combination of breasts and thighs. Serve these with a cucumber salad and grilled eggplant in the heart of summer.

Provided by Melissa Clark

Categories     dinner, easy, quick, barbecues, main course

Time 1h30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

4 (6-ounce) boneless, skinless chicken breasts
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons Asian-style fish sauce
1 (2-inch) piece ginger, peeled and grated
3 garlic cloves, grated
2 limes, as needed
2 tablespoons peanut oil, more for grill
Sesame oil, as needed
Coarsely chopped cilantro, for garnish
Thinly sliced red or green chilies, seeded, for garnish (optional)

Steps:

  • Place chicken breasts between two sheets of parchment or plastic wrap. Using a mallet or rolling pin, pound each to an even thickness of 1/2 inch. Do not make them any thinner or they could dry out.
  • In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, ginger and garlic. Grate in zest of 1 lime and squeeze in its juice. Whisk in peanut oil. Place chicken breasts in bowl and turn breasts well to evenly coat with mixture. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour and up to 4 hours. Remove chicken from fridge while you heat the grill.
  • Light the grill, building a hot fire, or heat your gas grill to high. Once grill is fully heated, brush breasts lightly with peanut oil and place chicken on the grill. Cook until undersides are browned and chicken is about halfway cooked, 3 to 5 minutes. Flip breasts and grill until cooked through, 3 to 5 minutes more.
  • Transfer chicken to a platter. Drizzle with sesame oil; garnish with lime juice and cilantro, and chiles if desired.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 323, UnsaturatedFat 10 grams, Carbohydrate 7 grams, Fat 15 grams, Fiber 1 gram, Protein 40 grams, SaturatedFat 3 grams, Sodium 755 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams

GRILLED SESAME CHICKEN



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This is basically a marinade to provide flavor to the chicken. I use the chicken in three ways to mix it up alttle. One, serve the chicken as the main course; Two, cut the chicken into strips and use in any salad; Three, pound the chicken before marinding, grill and use for chicken sandwiches.

Provided by King Jay II

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 17m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

4 -6 boneless chicken breasts
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
1/4 cup dark sesame oil
1 tablespoon fresh roasted sesame seeds
3/8 cup honey
salt
pepper

Steps:

  • Mix the marinade ingredients in a dish large enough to hold the chicken without overlapping.
  • Put the Chicken in the dish and coat with the marinade.
  • Marinade for 2 to 6 hours.
  • Cook Chicken on a grill over medium high heat. Enjoy!

Nutrition Facts : Calories 725.2, Fat 55.7, SaturatedFat 9.8, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 93.5, Carbohydrate 27.1, Fiber 0.6, Sugar 26.1, Protein 30.9

MAPLE BARBECUED CHICKEN



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"This tender glazed chicken is so delicious, it will disappear very quickly," writes Ruth Lowen from Hythe, Alberta. The sweet maple sauce is used to baste the chicken while grilling, with additional served alongside for dipping.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 8 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 5

3/4 cup barbecue sauce
3/4 cup maple pancake syrup
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon maple flavoring
8 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large bowl, combine the first four ingredients; reserving 3/4 cup. , Grill chicken, uncovered, over medium heat for 3 minutes on each side. Grill 6-8 minutes longer or a thermometer reads 170°, turning occasionally and basting with sauce. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 228 calories, Fat 2g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 66mg cholesterol, Sodium 436mg sodium, Carbohydrate 26g carbohydrate (0 sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

GRILLED SESAME CHICKEN



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Chicken gets a lovely treatment from a soy marinade and basting sauce in this recipe from Catherine Allan of Twin Falls, Idaho. "The flavor you get from grilling really says summer," she notes. Enjoy some chicken for dinner and use the extra in the two recipes that follow.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 25m

Yield 6 servings plus 6 leftover chicken breast halves.

Number Of Ingredients 10

1 cup olive oil
1 cup white grape juice
1 cup soy sauce
1 cup chopped green onions
1/3 cup sesame seeds, toasted
2 tablespoons ground mustard
2 tablespoons grated fresh gingerroot
2 teaspoons pepper
8 garlic cloves, minced
12 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (4 ounces each)

Steps:

  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the first nine ingredients. Remove 1/2 cup for basting; cover and refrigerate. Add chicken to the bags; seal and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 6-8 hours., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 6-8 minutes on each side or until a thermometer reads 170°, basting occasionally with reserved marinade.

Nutrition Facts :

Tips:

  • Use organic chicken thighs for best flavor and quality.
  • Prepare the marinade at least 30 minutes before cooking to allow the chicken to absorb the flavors.
  • If you don't have buttermilk, you can substitute it with plain yogurt or kefir.
  • Use a grill pan or outdoor grill to cook the chicken for a smoky flavor.
  • Baste the chicken with the marinade throughout cooking to keep it moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce, grilled vegetables, and a side of rice or potatoes.

Conclusion:

This sesame maple grilled chicken BBQ recipe is a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The chicken is marinated in a flavorful mixture of buttermilk, maple syrup, soy sauce, and spices, then grilled to perfection. The result is a tender, juicy chicken with a slightly smoky flavor. Serve the chicken with your favorite BBQ sauce, grilled vegetables, and a side of rice or potatoes for a complete meal that everyone will enjoy.

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