Asian Chicken Skewers Recipe

Name: Asian Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 1/4 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves; 1/4 cup vegetable oil; 1 tablespoon Asian hot chili sauce, such as Sriracha; 1 tablespoon light brown sugar; 2 teaspoons soy sauce; 1 to 2 cloves garlic; One 2-inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped; 1 small onion, roughly chopped; Kosher salt; 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into twelve 3 1/2 to 4-inch strips; 1/2 cup prepared dipping sauce, such as cilantro chutney, sweet chili sauce or ponzu sauce; Special equipment: Twelve 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

Servings: persons

1/4 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves
1/4 cup vegetable oil
1 tablespoon Asian hot chili sauce, such as Sriracha
1 tablespoon light brown sugar
2 teaspoons soy sauce
1 to 2 cloves garlic
One 2-inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped
1 small onion, roughly chopped
Kosher salt
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into twelve 3 1/2 to 4-inch strips
1/2 cup prepared dipping sauce, such as cilantro chutney, sweet chili sauce or ponzu sauce
Special equipment: Twelve 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes

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Combine the cilantro, oil, chili sauce, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor or blender and process until smooth.
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Drain the skewers and thread a piece of chicken onto each skewer.
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Place the skewers in a large nonreactive baking dish and rub with the marinade mixture.
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Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
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Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.
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Remove the skewers from the baking dish and discard the marinade.
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Cook the chicken, turning once, until well charred and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side.
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Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

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No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 12 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 1/4 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves, 1/4 cup vegetable oil, 1 tablespoon Asian hot chili sauce, such as Sriracha, 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, and more.

Yes, Asian Chicken Skewers falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Asian Chicken Skewers

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