Honey-Sesame Chicken Kabobs Over Fruited Couscous
Recipe from
Family Circle
The sweet and spicy marinade clings to the chicken and turns into a tasty glaze on the grilled kabobs. Apricot preserves, hot pepper and ginger provide a spicy sweetness.
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Ingredients
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Marinade:see savings
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1 tablespoondark sesame oilsee savings
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1/3 cuprice wine OR: dry sherrysee savings
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1/3 cupreduced-sodium soy saucesee savings
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3 tablespoonsapricot preservessee savings
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2 teaspoonshot-pepper saucesee savings
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2 clovesgarlic, choppedsee savings
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1 tablespoonminced fresh gingersee savings
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2scallions, trimmed and mincedsee savings
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1 tablespoonsesame seeds, toastedsee savings
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1/2 teaspoonChinese five-spice powder (optional)see savings
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Chicken:see savings
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1-1/2 poundsboneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut into 1-inch squaressee savings
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1sweet red pepper, cut into 1-inch squaressee savings
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1sweet yellow or green pepper, cut into 1-inch squaressee savings
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Directions
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Marinade: Whisk oil, rice wine, soy, preserves, hot sauce, garlic, ginger, scallions, 1/2 tablespoon of the sesame seeds, and, if using, five-spice powder, in medium-size bowl.
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Chicken: Add chicken and peppers to marinade. Cover; refrigerate 2 hours or overnight.
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When ready to serve, prepare Fruited Couscous (recipe on www.familycircle.com).
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Prepare outdoor grill with hot coals, or heat gas grill to hot, or heat oven broiler.
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Thread chicken on 6 metal skewers, alternating with peppers.
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Grill kabobs, turning once, 8 to 12 minutes total, or until cooked through. Arrange couscous and kabobs on plates. Sprinkle top with remaining sesame seeds.
Nutrition information
Per serving: Calories 150, Total Fat 4 g, Saturated Fat 1 g, Cholesterol 63 mg, Sodium 192 mg, Carbohydrate 5 g, Fiber 1 g, Protein 24 g.
Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet
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