SOY-BASTED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH SESAME-CITRUS SPRINKLE

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Soy adds saltiness along with a deep color to these skewers; the glaze would also be great on short ribs.

Provided by Chris Morocco

Categories     Bon Appétit     Chicken     Skewer     Grill     Sesame     Citrus     Soy Sauce     Chile     Dinner     Summer     Dairy Free     Peanut Free     Tree Nut Free     Kosher

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 16

For the sprinkle:
2 tablespoons toasted white and/or black sesame seeds
1 tablespoon thinly sliced chives
1 teaspoon Aleppo-style pepper or other mild red pepper flakes
1/2 teaspoon finely grated lemon zest
Kosher salt
For the chicken and assembly:
1/3 cup (packed) light brown sugar
1/3 cup mirin (sweet Japanese rice wine)
1/3 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
1 1/4 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs
Vegetable oil (for grill)
Kosher salt
Special Equipment
8 (8-12-inch-long) metal skewers

Steps:

  • Make the sesame-citrus sprinkle:
  • Mix sesame seeds, chives, Aleppo-style pepper, and lemon zest in a small bowl to combine; season with salt.
  • Make the chicken kebabs:
  • Combine brown sugar, mirin, soy sauce, and vinegar in a small saucepan. Transfer 1/4 cup mixture to a large resealable plastic bag. Working one at a time, slice chicken thighs in half lengthwise. Add to bag with marinade and massage marinade into chicken. Chill at least 2 hours or up to 12 hours.
  • Meanwhile, bring remaining marinade to a simmer over medium-high heat and cook until reduced by half and slightly thickened (just shy of syrupy), 8-10 minutes. Remove glaze from heat.
  • 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 grates. Thread chicken onto 6-8 skewers, folding and piling onto itself to form a compact shape. Season lightly with salt and grill over direct heat, turning every minute or so, until browned and beginning to char in spots, about 4 minutes. Move to cooler side of grill and continue to grill, basting lightly with glaze and turning every 30 seconds or so, until cooked through and coated with glaze, about 5 minutes longer. Serve chicken topped with sesame-citrus sprinkle.
  • Do Ahead
  • Glaze can be made 12 hours ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

Zee la ujinga Kingkelia
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The marinade is easy to make and the kebabs are quick to cook. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the marinade gives it a delicious flavor.


Ahtasham ali786 ali
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These chicken kebabs are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking, but you can also cook it right away. Either way, they are delicious!


Mubeen Ahmed
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I've made these kebabs several times and they are always a hit with my family and friends. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables.


Malik Maqsood
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These chicken kebabs are perfect for a party or potluck. They are easy to make and can be cooked ahead of time. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the marinade gives it a delicious flavor.


Safar Awan
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I love the combination of flavors in this recipe. The soy sauce, garlic, and ginger give the chicken a savory flavor, while the citrus sprinkle adds a refreshing touch. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the marinade gives it a delicious fla


Girish Goomanee
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These chicken kebabs are a great way to add some variety to your weeknight meals. They are easy to make and can be cooked in under 30 minutes. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the marinade gives it a delicious flavor.


naik afghan
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I've made these kebabs several times and they are always a hit. The chicken is always tender and flavorful, and the marinade is perfect. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables.


Younas Awan
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These kebabs are perfect for a summer cookout. They are easy to make and can be cooked on the grill or in the oven. The chicken is always moist and tender, and the marinade gives it a delicious flavor.


md din islam
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I love the simplicity of this recipe. The marinade is easy to make and the kebabs are quick to cook. The chicken is always tender and juicy, and the marinade gives it a delicious flavor.


Azra Baloch123 Baloch123Azra
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These chicken kebabs are a healthy and delicious way to enjoy chicken. The marinade is light and flavorful, and the chicken is cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making these again.


Hanip Hanip
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I made these kebabs for my family and they loved them! The chicken was so tender and flavorful, and the marinade was perfect. I will definitely be making these again.


Nisje Nur
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These kebabs are a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually marinate the chicken for a few hours before cooking, but you can also cook it right away. Either way, they are delicious!


Uvis Skurdauskas
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These chicken kebabs are amazing! The marinade is perfect - not too sweet and not too savory. The chicken is moist and tender, and the sesame-citrus sprinkle is the perfect finishing touch.


Light Heartedtarot
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I love these kebabs! They are so easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser. I usually serve them with rice and vegetables.


Anurag Mahato
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I made these kebabs last night and they were delicious! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the marinade gave it an amazing flavor. I will definitely be making these again.


Rasak Halima
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These chicken kebabs were a hit at my last party! The soy-based marinade was flavorful and the citrus sprinkle added a refreshing touch. I will definitely be making these again.