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Chipotle-Sesame Chicken Skewers

Recipe information

  • Yield

    Makes 40 chipotle-sesame chicken skewers

Ingredients

1

cup ketchup

1

/2 cup fresh lime juice

2

garlic cloves, minced

2

teaspoons minced canned chipotle chilies*

1

teaspoon dried cumin

1

1/2 pounds skinless boneless chicken breast halves, cut into 1/2-inch pieces (about 120 pieces)

40

6-inch bamboo skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes, drained

1

/4 cup toasted sesame seeds (black or white or combination)

1

/3 cup chopped fresh cilantro

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Preparation

  1. Step 1

    Blend first 5 ingredients in processor until smooth. Season sauce with salt and pepper. DO AHEAD Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover; chill. Bring to room temperature before using.

    Step 2

    Preheat broiler. Sprinkle chicken with salt and pepper. Thread 3 chicken pieces onto each skewer. Transfer to large baking sheet in single layer. Brush chicken with 1/4 cup sauce. Broil chicken without turning until cooked through, about 4 minutes. Transfer to platter. Sprinkle with sesame and cilantro. Serve with remaining sauce.