Description
Skewers and sesame are a delicious and versatile dish, perfect for grilling on a sunny day or serving as a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Chicken, vegetables, or tofu are marinated in a savory blend of soy sauce, garlic, honey, and lime juice before being grilled to perfection and topped with toasted sesame seeds. Whether you’re preparing it for a family dinner or a BBQ party, these skewers are a flavorful, easy-to-make recipe everyone will love!
Ingredients
- Chicken breast or vegetables (like bell peppers, zucchini, or mushrooms)
- Sesame seeds
- Soy sauce
- Olive oil
- Garlic (minced)
- Honey
- Lime juice
- Salt and pepper (to taste)
- Skewers (wooden or metal)
Instructions
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent them from burning (if using wooden skewers).
- Cut chicken breast into bite-sized pieces or chop vegetables into chunks.
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, olive oil, minced garlic, honey, lime juice, salt, and pepper to create the marinade.
- Add chicken or vegetables to the marinade and stir to coat. Marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 2 hours for stronger flavor).
- Preheat the grill or grill pan to medium-high heat.
- Thread the marinated chicken or vegetables onto skewers.
- Grill skewers for 10-15 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through or vegetables are tender.
- Toast sesame seeds in a dry skillet over medium heat until golden and fragrant.
- Once skewers are cooked, remove them from the grill and sprinkle toasted sesame seeds on top.
- Serve hot and enjoy!
Notes
- Vegetarian Option: Use tofu or a variety of vegetables like eggplant, sweet potato, or cauliflower.
- Spicy Kick: Add chili paste or red pepper flakes to the marinade for extra heat.
- Fish Variation: Substitute chicken with shrimp or fish like salmon for a seafood twist.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinating Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers, Main Dishes, Grilling
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Global
