Soy-Basted Chicken Kebabs With Sesame-Citrus Sprink

Name: Soy-Basted Chicken Kebabs With Sesame-Citrus Sprinkle
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 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; 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; 8 (8-12-inch-long) metal skewers

Servings: persons

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
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
8 (8-12-inch-long) metal skewers

1
Mix sesame seeds, chives, Aleppo-style pepper, and lemon zest in a small bowl to combine; season with salt.
2
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.
3
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.
4
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.
5
Glaze can be made 12 hours ahead. Let cool; cover and chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

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Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

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 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 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, and more.

Yes, Soy-Basted Chicken Kebabs With Sesame-Citrus Sprinkle 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.

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Soy-Basted Chicken Kebabs With Sesame-Citrus Sprinkle

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