Best Chicken And Asparagus Kabobs Recipes

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CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS KABOBS



Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs image

These Asian-flavored kabobs, served with a tasty dipping sauce, are special enough to make for guests at your next backyard get-together. Sometimes I substitute salmon for the chicken. -Kelly Townsend, Syracuse, Nebraska

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 35m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 18

DIPPING SAUCE:
2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
KABOBS:
1/4 cup reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-1/2-inch pieces
1 pound fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2-inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours., In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, sesame oil, pepper flakes and ginger. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally., Drain and discard marinade. In a large bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil and salt. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread one chicken piece and two asparagus pieces. , Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink and asparagus is crisp-tender. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 806 calories, Fat 71g fat (10g saturated fat), Cholesterol 89mg cholesterol, Sodium 1688mg sodium, Carbohydrate 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 27g protein.

CHICKEN AND ASPARAGUS KABOBS



Chicken and Asparagus Kabobs image

"These Oriental-flavored kabobs, served with a tasty dipping sauce, are special enough to make for guests at your next backyard get-together. Sometimes, I substitute salmon for the chicken." By Kelly Townsend. From TOH. Marinating time is not included.

Provided by Courtly

Categories     Chicken Breast

Time 35m

Yield 6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 16

2 cups mayonnaise
1/4 cup sugar
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons sesame seeds, toasted
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1/2 teaspoon white pepper
1/4 cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons water
1 tablespoon sesame oil
1 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1 teaspoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 1/2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1 1/2 inch pieces
1 lb fresh asparagus, trimmed and cut into 2 inch pieces
2 tablespoons olive oil
1/2 teaspoon salt

Steps:

  • In a bowl, combine the sauce ingredients. Cover and refrigerate for 2-4 hours.
  • In a large resealable plastic bag, combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, water, sesame oil, pepper flakes and ginger. Add the chicken; seal bag and turn to coat. Refrigerate for 2 hours, turning occasionally.
  • Drain and discard marinade. In a bowl, toss the asparagus with olive oil and salt. On six metal or soaked wooden skewers, alternately thread one chicken piece and two asparagus pieces. Grill, covered, over medium heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until chicken juices run clear and asparagus is crisp-tender. Serve with dipping sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 607.8, Fat 38.2, SaturatedFat 5.7, Cholesterol 86.2, Sodium 2169.2, Carbohydrate 36.8, Fiber 2.2, Sugar 19.7, Protein 31.7

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