Name: Sesame Chicken Skewers with Vegetable Slaw
Yield: Makes 8 first-course servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup honey; 1/4 cup ketchup; 1/4 cup oriental sesame oil; 1/4 cup sliced green onions; 3 garlic cloves, minced; 1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger; 3/4 cup soy sauce; 2 cups shredded green cabbage; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; 1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips; 1 large green bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips; 1 cup coarsely grated peeled carrots; 1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions; 4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each cut lengthwise into 4 strips; 16 wooden skewers, soaked in water 1 hour; 2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Malena Marie Beanik of Hollywood, California, writes: "Although I grew up in Philadelphia, I haven't lived there for years. But whenever I'm back in town I make it a point to spend some time in Manayunk, one of my favorite neighborhoods. During my last visit I ate at LeBus and had a fantastic chicken skewer appetizer."

Recipe information

Yield
Makes 8 first-course servings

Ingredients

Dressing

1/2 cup honey

1/4 cup ketchup

1/4 cup oriental sesame oil

1/4 cup sliced green onions

3 garlic cloves, minced

1 tablespoon minced peeled fresh ginger

3/4 cup soy sauce

Slaw and skewers

2 cups shredded green cabbage

2 cups shredded red cabbage

1 large red bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips

1 large green bell pepper, cut into matchstick-size strips

1 cup coarsely grated peeled carrots

1/2 cup thinly sliced green onions

4 skinless boneless chicken breast halves, each cut lengthwise into 4 strips

16 wooden skewers, soaked in water 1 hour

2 tablespoons sesame seeds

Preparation

For dressing:
Step 1
Puree honey, ketchup, sesame oil, green onions, garlic, and ginger in processor until smooth. With machine running, gradually add soy sauce. (Dressing can be made 1 day ahead. Cover and refrigerate.)
For slaw and skewers:
Step 2
Combine first 6 ingredients in large bowl. Cover slaw and refrigerate. (Can be made 4 hours ahead. Keep refrigerated.)
Step 3
Mix chicken with 1 cup dressing in medium bowl to coat. Marinate chicken 1 hour at room temperature.
Step 4
Prepare barbecue (medium-high heat). Thread 1 chicken strip onto each wooden skewer. Sprinkle chicken with sesame seeds. Grill skewers until chicken is charred and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer chicken skewers to plate.
Step 5
Toss slaw with 1/3 cup of remaining dressing. Divide slaw among 8 plates. Top slaw on each plate with 2 chicken skewers and serve.

Recipe information

Ingredients

Dressing

Slaw and skewers

Preparation

For dressing:

Step 1

For slaw and skewers:

Step 2

Step 3

Step 4

Step 5

Recipe notes