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Hoisin Chicken Skewers

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Look for the hoisin sauce in the Asian foods section. To go with the skewers, have Asian noodle salad tossed with packaged shredded vegetables. For dessert, try grilled honey-brushed bananas with ice cream.

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 2 servings; can be doubled

Ingredients

1/4 cup hoisin sauce
1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger
1 tablespoon oriental sesame oil
1 tablespoon unseasoned rice vinegar
2 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch pieces
1 tablespoon sesame seeds

Preparation

  1. Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Whisk first 4 ingredients in medium bowl to blend. Place 2 tablespoons sauce in small bowl for glaze. Mix chicken into remaining sauce; let stand 10 minutes. Thread chicken onto 4 metal skewers, spacing pieces 1/2 inch apart. Sprinkle lightly with salt and pepper. Grill chicken until cooked through and slightly charred, brushing with glaze and turning often, about 8 minutes. Sprinkle with sesame seeds.

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