How to Make Tahini Chicken Skewers - A Step-by-Step Guide

Tahini chicken skewers are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a weeknight dinner or a weekend barbecue. The combination of tender chicken and nutty tahini sauce creates a flavorful and satisfying meal that will have everyone coming back for more. Whether you're cooking for a crowd or just for yourself, these skewers are sure to be a hit.

The key to the success of this recipe is the marinade. The chicken is marinated in a blend of tahini, garlic, lemon juice, and a m...

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Ingredients

  • 8 cloves garlic, peeled and crushed
  • ½ cup soy sauce
  • ½ cup white sugar
  • ¼ cup red wine vinegar
  • 2 tablespoons tahini
  • 1 tablespoon lemon juice
  • 2 teaspoons Sriracha sauce
  • ½ teaspoon coarse ground black pepper
  • 5 skinless, boneless chicken breasts, cut into 3/4-inch strips
  • 8 green onions, diced
  • 2 tablespoons toasted sesame seeds
  • 10 wooden skewers

Information

  • Prep Time: 20 mins
  • Cook Time: 10 mins
  • Additional Time: 3 hrs
  • Total Time: 3 hrs 30 mins
  • Servings: 10
  • Yield: 10 skewers

  • Place garlic, soy sauce, sugar, red wine vinegar, tahini, lemon juice, Sriracha sauce, and pepper in a food processor. Blend well until smooth.
  • Pour the marinade into a zip-top bag; add chicken, green onions, and toasted sesame seeds. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least 3 hours to overnight.
  • Meanwhile, place wooden skewers in a container filled with water and soak at least 2 hours.
  • Preheat an outdoor grill for medium heat and lightly oil the grate. Thread chicken onto skewers.
  • Grill chicken skewers until chicken is no longer pink in the center and juices run clear, about 3 minutes per side.
  • Nutrition

    147 cal.

    • Total Fat: 4g
    • Saturated Fat: 1g
    • Cholesterol: 32mg
    • Sodium: 801mg
    • Total Carbohydrate: 14g
    • Dietary Fiber: 1g
    • Total Sugars: 11g
    • Protein: 14g
    • Vitamin C: 4mg
    • Calcium: 52mg
    • Iron: 2mg
    • Potassium: 199mg