Tahini Chicken Skewers

Chicken Breast - Meat and Poultry

These tahini Asian chicken skewers are marinated and grilled. Delicious for a easy, quick summer BBQ!

Brief

Prep 20 mins

Cook: 10 mins

Additional: 3hrs

Total: 3hrs30 mins

Servings: 10

Yield: 10 skewers

Tahini Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

8 cloves garlic

peeled and crushed

½ cup soy sauce

½ cup white sugar

¼ cup red wine vinegar

2 tablespoons tahini

1 tablespoon lemon juice

2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce

½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper

5 skinless

boneless chicken breasts

cut into 3/4-inch strips

8 green onions

diced

2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds

10 wooden skewers

Meat and Poultry

Directions

Step 1

Place garlic soy sauce sugar red wine vinegar tahini lemon juice Sriracha sauce and pepper in a food processor. Blend well until smooth.

Step 2

Pour the marinade into a zip-top bag; add chicken green onions and toasted sesame seeds. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to overnight.

Step 3

Meanwhile place wooden skewers in a container filled with water and soak at least 2 hours.

Step 4

Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread chicken onto skewers.

Step 5

Grill chicken skewers until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear about 3 minutes per side.

Nutritional Information

Tahini Chicken Skewers

Servings Per Recipe:10

Calories: 146.7

% Daily Value *

Protein: 13.8g 28%

Carbohydrates: 14.4g 5%

Dietary Fiber: 1g 4%

Sugars: 10.6g

Fat: 3.9g 6%

Saturated Fat: 0.7g 4%

Cholesterol: 32.3mg 11%

Vitamin A Iu: 166.3IU 3%

Niacin Equivalents: 8.6mg 66%

Vitamin B6: 0.3mg 19%

Vitamin C: 3.8mg 6%

Folate: 16mcg 4%

Calcium: 52.1mg 5%

Iron: 1.5mg 8%

Magnesium: 29mg 10%

Potassium: 198.5mg 6%

Sodium: 801.1mg 32%

Thiamin: 0.1mg 9%

Calories From Fat: 35.2

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet. Your daily values may be higher or lower depending on your calorie needs.

**Nutrient information is not available for all ingredients. Amount is based on available nutrient data.

(-)Nutrition information is provided for reference only. If you are following a medically restrictive diet, please consult your doctor or registered dietitian before preparing this recipe for personal consumption.