Sesame chicken is a sweet plate mostly found in Chinese restaurants.  Put it on a skewer and it transforms into a football friendly finger food dish!

SESAME CHICKEN SKEWERS: 3 lbs of boneless, skinless chicken thighs, 3 tablespoons of sesame oil, 3/4 cup of soy sauce,1/2 cup Agave, 3 cloves of minced garlic, 1-2 red peppers, 2 tablespoons of sesame seeds, 3/4 cups sliced scallions (for garnish, 18 wooden skewers.

  • Cut pieces of chicken in 1 1/2 inch pieces.
  • Cut the red pepper in 1-2 inch pieces.

Red Pepper

  • Alternate placing peppers and chicken on the wooden skewers and place in crock pot.

Crockpot

  • Combine the sesame oil, soy sauce, agave, and garlic in a bowl. Mix and leave 2/3 cup on reserve for later.

Sauce

  • Pour sauce on skewers.

Crockpot with liquid

  • Cook on low for 2-3 hours.  Turn skewers over. Cook on low for another 2-3 hours.  Discard liquid.
  • The chicken is ready to eat.
  • EXTRA:  Grill the skewers on a stove top grill.

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  • Serve skewers over rice and pour extra sauce for dipping.  You can also use hot sauce.
  • Garnish with scallions.

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Bon Appetit!

Tip:  Cut onions and place in between chicken and peppers.