Sesame Chicken Skewers with Vegetable Slaw Recipe

Sesame Chicken Skewers with Vegetable Slaw Recipe

  • 1/2 cup honey
  • 1/4 cup ketchup
  • 1/4 cup oriental sesame oil
  • 1/4 cup sliced green onions
  • 3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
  • 3/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 cups shredded green cabbage
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • 1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
  • 1 large green bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips
  • 1 cup coarsely grated peeled carrots
  • 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions
  • 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each cut lengthwise into 4 strips
  • 16 wooden skewers, soaked in water 1 hour
  • 2 tablespoons sesame seeds
  1. Puree honey, ketchup, sesame oil, green onions, garlic, and ginger in processor until smooth. With machine running, gradually add soy sauce. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
  2. Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Cover slaw and refrigerate. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
  3. Mix chicken with 1 cup dressing in medium bowl to coat. Marinate chicken 1 hour at room temperature.
  4. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 1 chicken strip onto each wooden skewer. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds. Grill skewers until chicken is charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken skewers to plate.
  5. Toss slaw with 1/3 cup of remaining dressing. Divide slaw among 8 plates. Top slaw on each plate with 2 chicken skewers and serve.