Cajun Firesticks With Fire & Ice Dipping Sauce
These Firecracker Chicken Skewers are the perfect mix of heat and flavor, making them an appetizer favorite!
Servings: 12
Ingredients
Chicken
- 4 skinless, boneless chicken breasts
- 2 tablespoons Cajun Spice
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
FIRE AND ICE DIPPING SAUCE (makes 1 cup)
This sauce also makes an excellent marinade for chicken or lamb
- 1/2 cup plain yogurt
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 scallions coarsely chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh lime juice
- 2 jalapeno peppers seeded & chopped
- 3/4 cup loosely packed cilantro leaves
- 1/4 cup loosely packed fresh mint leaves or 1 teaspoon dried
- Salt and freshly ground white pepper
Instructions
Chicken preparation
- Rinse chicken with cold water and pat dry. Slice each breast in half lengthwise and then crosswise in quarters to make a total of 8 pieces per breast half.
- In a medium bowl, combine chicken pieces with Cajun Spice Blend, lime juice, and olive oil. Toss to coat well. Cover and marinate 1 to 2 hours at room temperature, or up to 24 hours refrigerated. Soak 16 bamboo skewers in water at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
- Prepare a hot fire. Thread 2 pieces of chicken onto each skewer and place on an oiled grill set 4 to 6 inches from coals. Grill, turning occasionally, until chicken is white throughout but still moist, about 8 to 10 minutes. Serve with Fire and Ice Dipping Sauce.
Fire & Ice Dipping SAuce
- Combine all ingredients in a food processor or blender. Puree until smooth.
- Season with salt and white pepper. Cover and refrigerate until serving time.