Best Sesame Chicken Skewers With Vegetable Slaw Recipes

SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS

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Sweet and spicy chicken skewers. These are made in the oven and I have never tried grilling them, but can't see why it wouldn't work!

Provided by stormylee

Categories Chicken Breast

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

Ingredients

4 chicken breasts
sesame seeds
4 -6 wooden skewers
100 ml soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
100 ml water
75 ml sugar
3/4 inch fresh ginger, grated (2 cm)
50 ml chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Cut each chicken breast into 4 long strips.
Combine all marinade ingredients and marinate chicken strips in the refridgerator for 3 hours.
Preheat oven to 175°C.
Wet wooden skewers and thread chicken strips onto skewers.
Pour some of the marinade on the bottom of an ovenproof pan, place the skewers in the pan and sprinkle them with sesame seeds.
Bake for 20 minutes or until done.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 298.8, Fat 16.9, SaturatedFat 4.3, Cholesterol 92.8, Sodium 1791.8, Carbohydrate 1.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 0.7, Protein 33.5

CHICKEN SLIDERS WITH SESAME SLAW

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Everyone loves barbecue chicken sliders. My version has an Asian twist, with spicy, tangy flavors. At our potlucks, they quickly vanish. -Priscilla Yee, Concord, California

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories Appetizers Lunch

Time 6h25m

Yield 20 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 16

Ingredients

1 medium onion, coarsely chopped
3 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs
1/2 cup ketchup
1/4 cup reduced-sodium teriyaki sauce
2 tablespoons dry sherry or reduced-sodium chicken broth
2 tablespoons minced fresh gingerroot
1/2 teaspoon salt
SESAME SLAW:
1/4 cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon Sriracha chili sauce
3 cups coleslaw mix
1/3 cup dried cherries or cranberries
2 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
20 slider buns or dinner rolls, split

Steps:

Place onion and chicken in a 4-qt. slow cooker. In a small bowl, mix ketchup, teriyaki sauce, sherry, ginger and salt. Pour over chicken. Cook, covered, on low for 6-7 hours or until a thermometer reads 170°., Remove chicken; cool slightly. Skim fat from cooking juices. Shred chicken with 2 forks. Return chicken to slow cooker. Meanwhile, in a small bowl, whisk mayonnaise, vinegar, sesame oil and chili sauce until blended. Stir in coleslaw mix, cherries and cilantro. Using a slotted spoon, place 1/4 cup chicken mixture on each bun bottom; top with about 2 tablespoons slaw. Replace tops.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 255 calories, Fat 10g fat (2g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 493mg sodium, Carbohydrate 24g carbohydrate (6g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 16g protein.