Drinks and Finger Food Recipes - Chicken Skewers with Thai Sweet Dip Recipe

Ingredients

Serves 8

• 2 teaspoons sesame seeds

• 3 boneless, skinless chicken breasts

• 4 tablespoons sesame oil

Dip:

• 2.5 cm/1 inch piece of galangal, peeled and finely chopped

• 1 garlic clove, crushed

• 1 small red chili, deseeded and finely chopped

• 125 ml/4 fl oz dark soy sauce

• 1 tablespoon Thai basil, finely chopped, plus extra to garnish

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Method:

1. Toast the sesame seeds in a dry frying pan, stirring continuously, until golden.

2. Cut the chicken into fine strips and thread on to 8 wooden skewers which have been soaked in water for 20 minutes.

3. Drizzle with sesame oil and sprinkle with sesame seeds. Cook under a preheated hot grill for 15 minutes, turning the skewers frequently and brushing with more oil.

4. While the chicken is cooking, stir together all the ingredients for the dip. Spoon the dip into a small bowl.

5. Serve the hot chicken kebabs with the dip. Garnish with Thai basil.