Chinese Chicken Skewers with Sesame and Green Onion
Chinese Chicken on a Stick features marinated chicken skewers grilled until caramelized with a sweet and savory glaze.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes plus marinating
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes plus marinating
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
Ingredients
1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs sliced into strips
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons hoisin sauce
3 cloves garlic minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger grated
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 teaspoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon cornstarch
Wooden or metal skewers
Instructions
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Slice chicken into uniform strips.
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In a bowl whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, hoisin, garlic, ginger, rice vinegar, sesame oil, and cornstarch.
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Add chicken and coat thoroughly. Marinate 1 to 4 hours refrigerated.
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Preheat grill to medium high and oil grates.
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Thread chicken onto skewers in a ribbon pattern.
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Grill 10 to 12 minutes turning frequently until internal temperature reaches 165 degrees Fahrenheit.
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Rest 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Soak wooden skewers before use. Broil briefly for additional caramelization if desired.