Description
Sesame-crusted chicken skewers bring Mediterranean flavors dancing across your plate with irresistible charm. Marinated tender chicken pieces grill to golden perfection, offering delicious simplicity you can savor in every delightful bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Protein:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) chicken breast, cubed (1-inch pieces)
Sauce and Seasonings:
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) water
- 1/4 cup (50 grams) brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) rice vinegar
- 1 tablespoon (15 milliliters) sesame oil
Aromatics:
- 1 tablespoon minced garlic
- 1 teaspoon minced ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Instructions
- Craft a vibrant marinade by blending soy sauce, water, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and crushed red pepper in a mixing bowl.
- Submerge chicken cubes completely in the marinade within a sealed container, ensuring thorough coating.
- Refrigerate for 1-24 hours to allow flavors to penetrate deeply.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling.
- Thread marinated chicken onto prepared skewers, creating uniform sections.
- Heat grill to high temperature (around 450°F).
- Position skewers on hot grill, cooking 5 minutes per side until chicken reaches 165°F internal temperature.
- Allow grilled skewers to rest for 5 minutes, allowing juices to redistribute.
- Simultaneously prepare glaze by combining soy sauce, water, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and brown sugar in a saucepan over medium heat.
- Create cornstarch slurry in a separate container by mixing cornstarch and water.
- Incorporate slurry into simmering sauce, stirring until mixture thickens (approximately 12 minutes).
- Generously brush warm glaze over grilled chicken skewers.
- Sprinkle toasted sesame seeds and sliced scallions as garnish.
- Serve immediately while hot and aromatic.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for deeper flavor by allowing it to sit longer, up to 24 hours, for maximum taste absorption.
- Prevent bamboo skewers from burning by soaking them in water before grilling, which creates a protective barrier.
- Customize heat levels by adjusting crushed red pepper quantity or using alternative spices like sriracha or gochujang for different flavor profiles.
- Make recipe gluten-free by substituting regular soy sauce with tamari or coconut aminos, ensuring everyone can enjoy this delicious dish.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 600 mg
- Fat: 6 g
- Saturated Fat: 1 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 30 g
- Cholesterol: 75 mg