SESAME CHICKEN KEBABS WITH ORANGE HOISIN SAUCE

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3 whole chicken breasts, cut in 2-inch cubes
Or try boneless chicken thighs
FOR MARINADE:
1/2 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame oil
2 tablespoons olive oil
Juice of 1/2 lemon
2 cloves garlic, minced
1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
1/4 teaspoon ground chilies
1 teaspoon rosemary leaves
FOR THE SAUCE:
3/4 cup hoisin sauce (available in Oriental groceries)
3 tablespoons rice vinegar
1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
2 minced scallions
2 tablespoons sesame oil
Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste
Sprigs of rosemary for garnishing

Steps:

1. Marinate chicken in mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, chilies and rosemary leaves for at least two hours. Thread chicken on skewers. 2.Combine hoisin sauce, vinegar, orange juice, scallions and sesame oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper. 3.Preheat grill or broiler. Cook chicken for about five minutes on each side, or until done, basting with marinade. Garnish plates with rosemary sprigs. Serve sauce separately in small bowl.