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
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.