SOY-BASTED CHICKEN KEBABS WITH SESAME-CITRUS SPRINKLE
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
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.
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Manda Ngini
[email protected]I've made these kebabs several times now and they're always a hit. The marinade is so flavorful and the chicken always comes out juicy and tender.
Matthew Osayi
[email protected]These kebabs are perfect for a summer BBQ! They're easy to make and always a crowd-pleaser.
Kumar Adhikari
[email protected]I'm not sure what I did wrong, but my kebabs didn't turn out as good as I hoped. The chicken was a bit tough and the marinade didn't seem to do much.
Zawadi Mukami
[email protected]These kebabs were amazing! I loved the combination of flavors. I'll definitely be making these again.
Yt Tana
[email protected]The chicken was a bit overcooked, but the marinade and sprinkle were still delicious.
Moishy Oberlander
[email protected]These kebabs were a bit dry for my taste. I think I'll try marinating the chicken for longer next time.
Zain Gill
[email protected]I'm not a big fan of chicken, but these kebabs were amazing! The marinade and sprinkle really made all the difference.
Athan Dodson
[email protected]These kebabs are so flavorful and juicy! The chicken is cooked perfectly and the marinade gives it a delicious taste.
Joy Joy ray
[email protected]I love how easy these kebabs are to make. I just marinate the chicken for a few hours, then grill them up. The sesame-citrus sprinkle adds a nice touch of flavor.
Muhammad Aqib Lound
[email protected]These chicken kebabs were a hit at my last BBQ! The soy marinade and sesame-citrus sprinkle gave them a delicious and unique flavor. I'll definitely be making these again.