Ingredients
1/4 c. hoisin sauce
3 tbsp. reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tbsp. plus 2 tsp. sesame oil
1 " piece ginger, grated or minced
2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
1 lb. chicken thighs, cut into 1" pieces
1 lb. baby bok choy, rinsed, cut in half lengthwise
1 bunch scallions, cut into 2" pieces
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
Kosher salt
Freshly ground black pepper
Toasted sesame seeds
Preparation
Step 1In a medium bowl, whisk together hoisin, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until thoroughly combined. Set aside.Step 2In a large bowl, add chicken, bok choy, and scallions. Drizzle over vegetable oil, season thoroughly with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.Step 3Preheat grill to medium-high for 3 minutes, and soak skewers in a shallow pan filled with water for 10 minutes to prevent scorching. Once soaked, thread chicken, bok choy, and groups of 3 scallions onto skewers.Step 4Transfer skewers to the grill and cook for about 4 minutes, flipping occasionally. After the first 4 minutes, begin brushing the skewers with the hoisin mixture after each flip. Cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the thickest piece of chicken reaches 165ºF on an instant read thermometer.Step 5Transfer to a platter, sprinkle on sesame seeds and serve.
The best part of the glaze: There’s no need to cook anything. Just whisk the ingredients together and you’re ready to go. These skewers are for all the folks that love a bit of char on their greens. Serve with some steamed rice or some grilled corn and you got a perfect, easy summer meal. Made this recipe? Let us know how it came out in the comments below!
