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Cajun Firesticks With Fire & Ice Dipping Sauce

These Firecracker Chicken Skewers are the perfect mix of heat and flavor, making them an appetizer favorite!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time10 minutes
Marinade Time2 hours
Total Time2 hours 25 minutes
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: Cajun
Keyword: Chicken
Servings: 12
Author: Jeri Brooke

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.