Sesame Chicken Skewers

Makes 24 pieces

1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts cut into 2-inch pieces
¼ cup soy sauce
2 tablespoons grated fresh ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
¼ cup hoisin sauce
¼ cup sesame seeds
4 scallions, chopped fine

1.   Preheat oven to 400 degrees.

2.   Combine chicken, soy, ginger, and garlic in bowl. Cover and refrigerate 15 minutes.

3.   Thread chicken onto wooden skewers, brush with hoisin sauce, and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Place on baking sheet and cover exposed skewer ends with foil to keep from burning.

4.   Bake until chicken is cooked through, about 20 minutes. Sprinkle with scallions and serve.

 

You can make refrigerate these tightly wrapped for up to one day.  Sprinkle the sesame seeds on the next day and bake.