Sesame Chicken Skewers

I love a quick main dish!  These skewers come together so quickly and they are always a hit. I love that I can make small batches for a hot appetizer or larger servings for dinner. Be sure not to overcook and you will have juicy skewers every time! 

Sesame Chicken Skewers

Misty Tannery

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Course Main Course

Servings 4 -6

Ingredients

  

• ¼ cup sugar
• ¼ cup soy sauce
• 2 Tablespoons dry sherry
• 1 Tablespoon sesame oil
• 1 Tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 1 garlic clove pressed
• ½ teaspoon ground ginger
• 4 boneless/skinless chicken breast halves cut into bite-size pieces
• ¼ cup sesame seeds

Instructions

 

• Shake together first 6 ingredients in a large zip-top plastic bag; add chicken. Seal and chill 30 minutes, turning occasionally. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Thread chicken onto skewers, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Grill at 400° for 10-12 minutes until chicken reaches 160°.
• Alternatively you can broil: Arrange skewers on a lightly greased 15- x 10-inch jellyroll pan. Broil 3 inches from heat (with electric oven door partially open) 5 minutes on each side or until done. Serve immediately.

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