Chili Molasses Chicken Skewers Recipes

ASIAN CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Combine the cilantro, oil, chili sauce, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor or blender and process until smooth.
• Drain the skewers and thread a piece of chicken onto each skewer. Place the skewers in a large nonreactive baking dish and rub with the marinade mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
• Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the skewers from the baking dish and discard the marinade. Cook the chicken, turning once, until well charred and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.

CHILI CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak bamboo skewers in water 30 minutes. Meanwhile, cut chicken into 14 (1/2-inch) strips. In resealable food-storage plastic bag, mix 1/4 cup of the sweet chili sauce and the remaining ingredients except garnish. Add chicken to bag; seal bag and turn to coat chicken with marinade. Refrigerate 30 minutes.
• Heat gas or charcoal grill. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken on skewers. Place skewers on grill over high heat. Cover grill; cook 10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
• Serve with remaining sweet chili sauce. Garnish with cilantro.

CHILI LIME RAINBOW SKEWERS RECIPE BY TASTY

Steps:

• Soak wooden skewers in water for 5-10 minutes and set aside.
• In a large bowl, combine the chicken with the marinade ingredients and mix.
• Cover with plastic wrap and marinate in the fridge for at least an hour.
• If baking, preheat oven to 400˚F (200˚C).
• Assemble skewers by adding red bell pepper first, followed by orange, yellow, and green bell peppers, red onion, and then marinated chicken. Repeat until skewer is full.
• Place skewers on a baking sheet and brush with remaining marinade.
• Bake or grill 20-30 minutes, until chicken is no longer pink.
• Garnish with fresh chopped cilantro.
• Enjoy!

CILANTRO CHILI CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Soak skewers in water for at least 20 minutes to prevent burning.
• Cut chicken into 1" cubes and place into bowl. Add olive oil, garlic and cilantro in a food processor and pulverize. Pour the marinade into the bowl with the chicken, add teaspoon of salt and pepper and marinate overnight if possible.
• Preheat the grill to medium heat and coat with oil. Remove chicken from the refrigerator and put 5-6 pieces of chicken on each skewer. Cook for 4-5 minutes on each side. Brush chili sauce on chicken just before done cooking to create a glaze.

MOROCCAN-SPICED CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• Whisk olive oil, 1/4 cup mint, cilantro, 2 tablespoons lemon juice, honey, 1 1/2 teaspoon salt, 2 cloves garlic, paprika, cumin, coriander, cinnamon, and cayenne in a large bowl. Reserve 1/4 cup marinade in a separate bowl.
• Place chicken in a large resealable plastic bag. Pour marinade over chicken. Press air out of the bag and seal tightly. Turn the bag to distribute the marinade. Place in a bowl and refrigerate for 5 hours.
• Whisk yogurt, 1/2 cup lemon juice, 1/4 cup mint, 2 cloves garlic, lemon zest, and 1 teaspoon salt together in a bowl to make sauce. Cover and place in the refrigerator.
• Toss green bell peppers and red onion in the reserved 1/4 cup marinade. Remove chicken from the bag and discard all marinade. Thread chicken, peppers, and onion alternately onto skewers.
• Preheat an outdoor grill for medium-high heat and lightly oil the grate. Arrange skewers on the grill. Close lid and cook, turning once or twice, until chicken is firm to the touch, 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from grill and let stand for 2 to 3 minutes. Serve with cold sauce.

TROPICAL CHICKEN SKEWERS

Steps:

• In large container with lid, or in large zip-top bag, mix together chicken, Mojo, nectar and Adobo until coated; transfer to refrigerator. Marinate chicken at least 2 hrs, or up to 24 hours.
• Strain chicken, discarding marinade. On each skewer, alternately thread pineapple, chicken, onions and peppers.
• Prepare grill to medium-high heat (or heat oil in large grill pan over medium-high heat). Cook skewers, turning once, until chicken turns dark golden brown and cooked through and vegetables are tender, about 15 minutes. Transfer to serving platter; serve warm.