sesame-date chicken cho cho
Marinating chicken breast ( or thighs) in this date sesame oil marinade gives a new taste to kabobs or grilled chicken. I love this served with a pretty salad on the side, dressed in a similar date dressing......
prep time
35 Min
cook time
20 Min
method
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yield
4-6 serving(s)
Ingredients
- 10 medium pitted dates
- 1/4 cup sesame oil
- 1/4 cup sweet soy glaze or teriyaki
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1/4 cup rice vinegar
- 2 tablespoons minced garlic
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicen breasts, cut into 1" wide strips
- 2 tablespoons sesame seeds (optional)
- SUGGESTED SIDE SALAD
- 6 cups mixed salad lettuces
- 1/2 cup thinly sliced red peppers
- 1/2 cup thinly slced red oions
How To Make sesame-date chicken cho cho
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Step 1Place dates , sesame oil, soy glaze , soy sauce, vinegar, garlic and honey in small food processor and blend thoroughly until smooth. Skewer chicken breast or thigh strips onto 6 soaked wooden or metal skewers . Place the marinade mixture into a 1 gallon sealable plastic bag. Place skewers in bag, seal and massage lighty to distribute marinade. Place in fridge for 20-30 minutes or longer.
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Step 2Preheat grill to Medium-high heat. Remove skewers from marinade. Grill skewers over medium high heat for about 9 minutes, turing three times until done. Sprinkle with sesame seeds if desired.
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Step 3* For a salad to pair with the sesame date cho cho chicken, arrange your choice of lettuce mixture, a few red pepper strips and thinly sliced red onions , and feta cheese next to the skewers on serving plate.
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Step 4For a sesame date vinaigrette for the salad, blend in small processor: 6 pitted Dates 3T sesame oil 1 tsp soy sauce 1/4 C rice vinegar 1 T minced garlic 2 T honey 1/4 tsp coarse dijon mustard pinch of salt pinch of pepper Drizzle over salad on plates.
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