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Yum Yum Chicken Skewers

Name: Yum Yum Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 45 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 70 min
Yield: 12 servings
Cuisine: other
Ingredients: 4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces; 1/4 cup olive oil; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; 2 teaspoons garlic powder; 2 teaspoons smoked paprika; 1 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 2 teaspoons onion powder; 1 teaspoon salt; 1 teaspoon black pepper; 20 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes; 1 cup kewpie mayonnaise; 1 cup sweet chili sauce; 2.5 cups jasmine rice; 4 cups water; 1 teaspoon salt; 1/2 cup fresh chives, finely chopped; 3 limes, cut into wedges

By Ben · cooked up in Sprig

⏱ 1 hr 10 min🍽 Serves 12👨‍🍳 mediumother

High-Protein

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Perfectly grilled chicken skewers marinated in aromatic spices and served with a creamy, sweet-tangy yum yum sauce made from kewpie mayo and sweet chili. Served over fluffy jasmine rice with fresh garnishes for a satisfying Asian fusion meal.

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

4 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1.5-inch pieces
1/4 cup olive oil
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons smoked paprika
1 teaspoon cayenne pepper
2 teaspoons onion powder
1 teaspoon salt
1 teaspoon black pepper
20 wooden skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Yum Yum Sauce

1 cup kewpie mayonnaise
1 cup sweet chili sauce

Rice and Garnish

2.5 cups jasmine rice
4 cups water
1 teaspoon salt
1/2 cup fresh chives, finely chopped
3 limes, cut into wedges

Instructions

Preparation

In a large bowl, combine chicken pieces with olive oil, soy sauce, garlic powder, smoked paprika, cayenne pepper, onion powder, salt, and black pepper. Mix well to coat evenly and marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to 2 hours in refrigerator.
Make yum yum sauce by whisking together kewpie mayonnaise and sweet chili sauce until smooth. Refrigerate until ready to serve.
Thread marinated chicken pieces onto soaked skewers, leaving small gaps between pieces for even cooking.

Cooking

Rinse jasmine rice until water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, combine rice, water, and salt. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat to low, cover, and simmer for 18 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand 10 minutes before fluffing.
Preheat grill to medium-high heat (400-450°F). Clean and oil grates well.
Grill chicken skewers for 12-15 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking. Internal temperature should reach 165°F.

Plating

Serve grilled chicken skewers over a bed of fluffy jasmine rice.
Drizzle generously with yum yum sauce.
Garnish with fresh chopped chives and serve with lime wedges on the side.

Chef's tips

Use chicken thighs instead of breasts for juicier, more flavorful skewers that won't dry out on the grill.
The spice blend creates a beautiful crust on the chicken - don't skip the marinating time for maximum flavor penetration.
Let the rice rest off heat for 10 minutes before fluffing to achieve perfectly separated, restaurant-quality grains.

Nutrition (per serving, estimated)

682calories

32gprotein

68gcarbs

30gfat

Estimates only — values vary with brands and portions.

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