Best 8 Sesame Chicken Skewers Recipes

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Tantalize your taste buds with our delectable Sesame Chicken Skewers, an explosion of flavors that will leave you craving for more. Marinated in a blend of soy sauce, honey, garlic, and ginger, these chicken skewers are grilled to perfection, achieving a succulent and juicy tenderness. Basted with a sweet and savory sesame sauce, each bite offers a harmonious balance of flavors, while the sesame seeds add a delightful nutty crunch. Accompanying the main recipe, we also present two tantalizing variations: one featuring a spicy kick from Sriracha and the other introducing a refreshing twist with a zesty lemon-herb marinade. Get ready to embark on a culinary journey that will elevate your grilling game and turn ordinary skewers into an extraordinary feast.

Here are our top 8 tried and tested recipes!

TERIYAKI SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Provided by Food Network

Categories     appetizer

Time 2h

Yield 24 servings

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 ounces teriyaki sauce (no more than 2 grams sugar per serving)
6 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 lemon, juiced
1 tablespoon sugar substitute (recommended: Splenda)
2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
1 cantaloupe half filled with melon balls, optional

Steps:

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for 1 hour to keep from burning later.
  • Mix all marinade ingredients together in a non-reactive container large enough to hold all of the chicken. Cut chicken into 1/2-inch strips and submerge them in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Thread 1 chicken strip on each skewer towards end of the stick, and line up on a sheet pan. Place in oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until fully cooked through. Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving. Serve by sticking skewers straight out of the side of a cantaloupe half filled with melon balls, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 57 calorie, Fat 2 grams, SaturatedFat 0 grams, Carbohydrate 0 grams

SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Most of the people that have tried this sesame chicken says it tastes so much better than the chicken on a stick you get from a Chinese restaurant... everyone loves it!

Provided by suth3rng1rl

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken     Chicken Thigh Recipes

Time 1h40m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 8

10 bamboo skewers
15 fluid ounces teriyaki sauce
6 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice
¼ teaspoon minced garlic
1 packet Sweeteners, NUTRASWEET, EQUAL, packet
2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Soak bamboo skewers in warm water for 1 hour.
  • While skewers soak, mix teriyaki sauce, sesame oil, lemon juice, garlic, and sweetener together in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Add chicken, cover the bowl with plastic wrap, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour; the longer you marinate, the better the flavor.
  • Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F (175 degrees C).
  • Thread chicken onto bamboo skewers and place on a nonstick shallow baking pan. Discard marinade. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds.
  • Bake in the preheated oven until chicken pieces are no longer pink in the centers and juices run clear, 30 to 40 minutes.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Carbohydrate 9.2 g, Cholesterol 56.1 mg, Fat 15.5 g, Fiber 0.3 g, Protein 18.8 g, SaturatedFat 3.1 g, Sodium 2122 mg, Sugar 7.7 g

SESAME TERIYAKI SKEWERS (CHICKEN ON A STICK)



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Great for a low-carb snack. I make this up fairly regularly, and just keep it in the fridge for when I need something, but it's just not meal time yet. I left the Bamboo skewers out of the recipe list, and the prep time includes 1 hour of marinading...

Provided by Big Mike2

Categories     Lunch/Snacks

Time 2h

Yield 24 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 7

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
15 ounces teriyaki sauce
6 tablespoons sesame oil
1/4 teaspoon minced garlic
1 lemon, juice of
1 tablespoon Splenda granular (sugar substitute)

Steps:

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for 1 hour to keep from burning later.
  • Mix all marinade ingredients together in a non-reactive container large enough to hold all of the chicken.
  • Cut chicken into 1/2-inch strips and submerge them in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Thread 1 chicken strip on each skewer towards end of the stick, and line up on a sheet pan.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 93.7, Fat 5.1, SaturatedFat 0.9, Cholesterol 31.5, Sodium 717.1, Carbohydrate 3, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.6, Protein 8.6

TERIYAKI SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Make and share this Teriyaki Sesame Chicken Skewers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Marie

Categories     Chicken Thigh & Leg

Time 1h

Yield 15 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 8

15 (8 inch) bamboo skewers
8 ounces teriyaki sauce
3 tablespoons sesame oil
1 minced garlic clove
1/2 lemon, juice of
1 1/2 teaspoons sugar
1 lb boneless skinless chicken thighs
1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted

Steps:

  • Soak bamboo skewers in water for 1 hour to keep them from burning during cooking.
  • Mix all marinade ingredients together in a container large enough to hold all of the chicken.
  • Cut chicken into 1/2-inch strips and submerge them in the marinade, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
  • Preheat oven to 375°.
  • Thread 1 chicken strip on each skewer towards end of the stick, and line up on a sheet pan.
  • Place in oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until fully cooked through.
  • Sprinkle with sesame seeds before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 78.7, Fat 4.2, SaturatedFat 0.7, Cholesterol 25.2, Sodium 610.3, Carbohydrate 3.2, Fiber 0.1, Sugar 2.5, Protein 7

SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH VEGETABLE SLAW



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Categories     Chicken     Ginger     Vegetable     Bell Pepper     Carrot     Summer     Grill/Barbecue     Cabbage     Bon Appétit

Yield Makes 8 first-course servings

Number Of Ingredients 18

Dressing
1/2 cup honey
1/4 cup ketchup
1/4 cup oriental sesame oil
1/4 cup sliced green onions
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
3/4 cup soy sauce
Slaw and skewers
2 cups shredded green cabbage
2 cups shredded red cabbage
1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 large green bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
1 cup coarsely grated peeled carrots
1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each cut lengthwise into 4 strips
16 wooden skewers, soaked in water 1 hour
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • For dressing:
  • Puree honey, ketchup, sesame oil, green onions, garlic, and ginger in processor until smooth. With machine running, gradually add soy sauce. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  • For slaw and skewers:
  • Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Cover slaw and refrigerate. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  • Mix chicken with 1 cup dressing in medium bowl to coat. Marinate chicken 1 hour at room temperature.
  • Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 1 chicken strip onto each wooden skewer. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds. Grill skewers until chicken is charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken skewers to plate.
  • Toss slaw with 1/3 cup of remaining dressing. Divide slaw among 8 plates. Top slaw on each plate with 2 chicken skewers and serve.

CHIPOTLE-SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Categories     Chicken     Poultry     Broil     Cocktail Party     Kid-Friendly     Backyard BBQ     Party     Bon Appétit     Small Plates

Yield Makes 40 chipotle-sesame chicken skewers

Number Of Ingredients 9

1 cup ketchup
1/2 cup fresh lime juice
2 garlic cloves, minced
2 teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies*
1 teaspoon dried cumin
1 1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 120 pieces)
40 6-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained
1/4 cup toasted sesame seeds (black or white or combination)
1/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

  • Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.)
  • Preheat broiler. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Thread 3 chicken pieces onto each skewer. Transfer to large baking sheet in single layer. Brush chicken with 1/4 cup sauce. Broil chicken without turning until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with sesame and cilantro. Serve with remaining sauce.
  • Chipotle chilies, canned in a spicy tomato sauce, sometimes called adobo, are sold at Latin American markets, specialty foods stores and some supermarkets.

YUMMY SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS



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Make and share this Yummy Sesame Chicken Skewers recipe from Food.com.

Provided by anme7039

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 20m

Yield 2 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup soy sauce
1/4 cup pineapple juice
1/4 cup ketchup
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3 tablespoons honey
1 dash Worcestershire sauce
1/4 teaspoon five-spice powder
1/2 tablespoon garlic powder
2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into chunks
1 onion, sliced
pineapple chunk
2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Steps:

  • Mix all wet ingredients together in a large zip lock bag to make marinade, then place chicken into a bag with onions and pineapple.
  • place in fridge for at least an hour.
  • Thread chicken onion and pineapple onto skewers then grill or broil about 8 minutes, or until done then sprinkle with sesame seed.
  • I also add other veggies to the skewers like tomato and peppers sometimes, also I make extra marinade to baste the chicken with while grilling sometimes.

HONEY SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS



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This recipe is from rasamalaysia.com with a few adjustments for personal taste.

Provided by Lynn Clay

Categories     Meat Appetizers

Time 20m

Number Of Ingredients 14

8 oz chicken thigh and leg meat (dark meat), cut into small pieces
bamboo skewers
oil for brushing
white sesame seeds
green onions, sliced in small pcs
MARINADE
1 1/2 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp oyster sauce
1/4 tsp sesame oil
1/2 tsp chinese rice wine
1/4 tsp sesame oil
3 dash(es) white pepper
1/2 Tbsp honey
1/2 tsp garlic, crushed

Steps:

  • 1. Rinse the chicken and cut into small pieces. Pat dry with paper towels. Soak the bamboo skewers for 30 minutes before using.
  • 2. Marinate the chicken with all the ingredients in the Marinade for 30 minutes. Make sure the Marinade nicely coat the chicken meat.
  • 3. Thread 3-4 pieces of chicken onto the bamboo skewers. Set aside.
  • 4. Heat up the grill and grill the chicken skewers on both sides, until nicely cooked and slightly charred. Brush some oil on both surfaces while grilling.
  • 5. Top the honey sesame chicken skewers with sesame seeds and chopped scallions. Serve warm.

Tips:

  • Use fresh ingredients: Fresh chicken, vegetables, and herbs will give your skewers the best flavor.
  • Marinate the chicken: Marinating the chicken in a flavorful mixture of soy sauce, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and ginger will help it stay moist and tender while cooking.
  • Skewer the chicken and vegetables tightly: This will help prevent them from falling off the skewers while cooking.
  • Cook the skewers over medium heat: This will help prevent the chicken from burning and ensure that it cooks through evenly.
  • Baste the skewers with the sesame sauce: This will help keep them moist and flavorful.
  • Serve the skewers immediately: Sesame chicken skewers are best served hot off the grill.

Conclusion:

Sesame chicken skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer or main course. They're perfect for a party or a weeknight meal. With a few simple ingredients and a little bit of time, you can create a dish that your family and friends will love. So next time you're looking for a new way to cook chicken, give sesame chicken skewers a try. You won't be disappointed!

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