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Grilled Sesame Chicken Kabobs
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4.47 from 15 votes

Grilled Sesame Chicken Kabobs

Tender chunks of chicken are grilled on skewers with peppers and pineapple, and basted with a sweet and spicy glaze.
Prep Time20 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Total Time30 minutes
Course: Main Dishes
Cuisine: American
Servings: 6 -8 servings
Calories: 216kcal
Author: Danelle

Ingredients

  • 1/3 cup chicken broth
  • 1/3 cup soy sauce
  • 2 green onions chopped
  • 3 tablespoons apricot preserves
  • 1 tablespoon canola oil
  • 2 garlic cloves minced
  • 2 teaspoons minced fresh ginger root
  • 1/2 teaspoon hot pepper sauce
  • 1 tablespoon sesame seeds toasted, divided
  • 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 medium red bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium yellow bell pepper cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 medium green bell pepper cut into 1 inch pieces
  • 1 medium red onion cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1 fresh pineapple peeled, cored and cut into 1-inch pieces

Instructions

  • In a large bowl, combine the broth, soy sauce, onions, preserves, oil, garlic, ginger, hot pepper sauce and 1-teaspoon sesame seeds.
  • Pour 1/3 cup into another bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate.
  • Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally. Drain and discard marinade from chicken.
  • On metal or soaked wooden skewers, thread chicken, peppers, onion and pineapple.
  • Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6 minutes, basting with reserved marinade.
  • Grill 5-10 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear, turning and basting frequently.
  • Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds and serve.

Nutrition

Serving: 8g | Calories: 216kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 28g | Fat: 5g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 4g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 692mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g