Sesame Chicken Skewers

The toasted sesame oil really pulls this marinated chicken together. Don't try to freeze the left over marinade - it won't work.


Total Preparation Time

Total preparation time is 20min + 5 hours

  • Preparing ingredients - 20min
  • Marinating - up to 5 hours
  • Cooking - 6 minutes

Ingredients

Marinade:

  • White miso paste - 3 tablespoons (45ml)
  • Soy Sauce - 3 tablespoons (45ml)
  • Mirin (or sake and sugar) - 1 tablespoon (15ml)
  • Toasted sesame oil - 2 teaspoons (10ml)
  • Brown sugar - 2 teaspoons (10ml)
  • Garlic (crushed) - 1 teaspoon (5ml)
  • Ginger (grated) - 1/2 teaspoon (2ml)
  • Red pepper flakes - 1/2 teaspoon (2ml)
  • Sesame seeds - 1 tablespoon (15ml)

Method

  1. Slice chicken into thin strips and marinate for 3-5 hours
  2. Slide onto skewers
  3. Cook on a grill or cast iron skillet at high temp for 6minutes rotating once