Best 2 Mediterranean Citrus Chicken Skewers With Tahini Sauce Recipes

TAHINI CHICKEN SKEWERS

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These tahini Asian chicken skewers are marinated and grilled. Delicious for a easy, quick summer BBQ!

Provided by Hannah Elliott

Categories Meat and Poultry Recipes Chicken Chicken Breast Recipes

Time 3h30m

Yield 10

Number Of Ingredients 12

Ingredients

8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
½ cup soy sauce
½ cup white sugar
¼ cup red wine vinegar
2 tablespoons tahini
1 tablespoon lemon juice
2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch strips
8 green onions, diced
2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
10 wooden skewers

Steps:

Place garlic, soy sauce, sugar, red wine vinegar, tahini, lemon juice, Sriracha sauce, and pepper in a food processor. Blend well until smooth.
Pour the marinade into a zip-top bag; add chicken, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to overnight.
Meanwhile, place wooden skewers in a container filled with water and soak at least 2 hours.
Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread chicken onto skewers.
Grill chicken skewers until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 3 minutes per side.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 146.7 calories, Carbohydrate 14.4 g, Cholesterol 32.3 mg, Fat 3.9 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 13.8 g, SaturatedFat 0.7 g, Sodium 801.1 mg, Sugar 10.6 g

MEDITERRANEAN CITRUS CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH TAHINI SAUCE

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Provided by Jennifer Steinhauer

Categories appetizer

Time 35m

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

1/3 cup peeled sliced ginger
6 cloves garlic
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 teaspoon paprika
1/2 cup lemon juice
1/2 teaspoon Tabasco or other hot sauce
1/2 cup extra virgin olive oil
2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
Vegetable oil or nonstick cooking spray, for broiling pan
1/2 cup tahini paste
2 cloves garlic
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1/2 cup (packed) flat-leaf parsley leaves

Steps:

For the chicken: In a blender combine the ginger, garlic, teaspoon salt, paprika, lemon juice and hot sauce. Blend on high speed until smooth, about 1 minute. With the motor running, add olive oil and blend until combined. Place chicken in a bowl, add marinade and mix well. Cover and refrigerate overnight.
For the tahini sauce: In a blender combine tahini, garlic, salt, lemon juice, and 1/4 cup water. Blend until smooth, adding more water if needed to bring to a syrupy consistency. Add parsley and blend again until finely chopped. Add salt to taste. May be served immediately or covered and refrigerated overnight.
To finish and serve: Place 6 to 8 six-inch bamboo skewers in a bowl of water to soak briefly. Heat broiler and lightly oil a broiling pan, or prepare grill. Thread marinated chicken cubes close together on skewers, and arrange on broiling pan or grill so they are close together but not touching. Broil, turning once, until lightly browned on all sides and opaque in center; be careful not to overcook. Serve on or off skewers, with tahini sauce.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 506, UnsaturatedFat 28 grams, Carbohydrate 9 grams, Fat 36 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 38 grams, SaturatedFat 5 grams, Sodium 543 milligrams, Sugar 1 gram, TransFat 0 grams