Chicken Sesame Kabobs With Salad Recipes

EASY SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add chicken, season with salt and pepper, and cook until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 5 minutes per side. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the heat and set aside to cool.
• While chicken is cooling, combine olive oil, vinegar, soy sauce, ginger, brown sugar, garlic, and red pepper in a Mason jar; close lid and shake vigorously until combined.
• Chop cooled chicken and place in a bowl with dressing and sesame seeds; toss to combine.
• Combine mixed greens, cherry tomatoes, and onion in a large bowl. Mix in dressed chicken and top with mandarin oranges.

SESAME CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• In a large bowl, combine the sherry or broth, soy sauce, onions, preserves, oil, garlic, ginger, hot pepper sauce and 1-1/2 teaspoons sesame seeds. Pour 1/3 cup into another bowl for basting; cover and refrigerate. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate for 2-3 hours or overnight, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade from chicken. On metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternating, thread chicken and peppers. Grill, uncovered, over medium heat for 6 minutes, basting with reserved marinade. Grill 5-10 minutes longer or until meat juices run clear, turning and basting frequently. Sprinkle with remaining sesame seeds.

SESAME CHICKEN SALAD

Steps:

• Place chicken in a large glass or ceramic bowl. Whisk soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger for marinade together in a small bowl; pour over chicken and toss to evenly coat. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator, 8 hours to overnight.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate.
• Combine mayonnaise, sesame oil, sugar, and ginger for dressing in a small bowl. Cover and refrigerate while you cook the chicken.
• Remove chicken from the marinade and shake off excess. Discard the remaining marinade.
• Cook chicken on the preheated grill until no longer pink in the center and the juices run clear, about 10 minutes. An instant-read thermometer inserted into the center should read at least 165 degrees F (74 degrees C). Remove from the grill and chop when cool enough to handle.
• While the chicken is cooking, place sesame seeds in a dry pan over medium-high heat. Shake the pan like you are making popcorn and toast until seeds give off a lovely toasted smell, 3 to 5 minutes. Quickly remove from the heat and transfer to a bowl to cool; if you leave them in the pan they will continue to cook and burn.
• Place napa cabbage, green cabbage, and carrot in a large bowl with chicken and toasted sesame seeds. Toss together, then mix in the dressing. Divide salad onto plates and top with crispy fried noodles.

SESAME CHICKEN KABOBS

Steps:

• Place chicken cubes in a large shallow container. Combine soy sauce, dressing, sesame seeds, lemon juice, garlic posder, and ginger in a jar; cover tightly and shake vigorously. Pour over the chicken. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring the chicken occasionally.
• Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Alternate the chicken and vegetables on skewers.
• Grill the kabobs over medium-hot coals for 15 to 20 minutes or until the chicken is done. Turn and baste frequently with the marinade.

SESAME CHICKEN AND PEPPER KABOBS

Steps:

• Mix first 4 ingredients in medium bowl until blended. Add chicken; stir to evenly coat. Refrigerate 20 min. to marinate. Meanwhile, mix peanut butter and sesame dressing until blended.
• Heat grill to medium-high heat. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken, peppers and onions alternately onto 12 skewers.
• Grill 8 to 10 min. or until chicken is done, turning occasionally and brushing with peanut butter sauce for the last few minutes.

CHICKEN SESAME KABOBS WITH SALAD

Steps:

• Thread the chicken onto 8 presoaked wooden skewers.
• Mix 2 tbs of lemon juice, 1 tbs of soy sauce, and the honey together in a small bowl.
• Brush the mixture over the chicken and let marinate for at least 15 minutes.
• Preheat the broiler to high and line the broiler rack with foil.
• Arrange the salad greens on a large serving platter and top with the sliced onion and grated carrot.
• Scatter the radishes over the greens.
• Cook the chicken kabobs under the broiler for 8 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is thoroughly cooked.
• Remove from the broiler and sprinkle with the sesame seeds.
• Mix the yogurt, the remaining lemon juice, and soy sauce in a small bowl and drizzle over the salad.