Sweet Mango Barbecue Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• 1 pound boneless chicken thigh fillets
• salt and pepper to taste
• 1 cup mango nectar
• 1/4 cup barbecue sauce or marinade
• 1/4 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 teaspoon sesame oil

Steps

1. 1

   In a bowl, combine mango nectar, barbecue sauce, and red pepper flakes. Stir until well-distributed.

2. 2

   Trim chicken thigh fillets of extra fat. Rinse and drain well. Pat dry and cut into 1-inch strips. Season with salt and pepper to taste.

3. 3

   Add to the marinade and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight. Drain from marinade, reserving liquid.

4. 4

   Thread 2 to 3 chicken slices onto each skewer.

5. 5

   In a saucepan over medium heat, simmer mango nectar-barbecue marinade for about 20 minutes or until reduced to about 1/2 cup.

6. 6

   Add sesame oil and stir to combine. Set aside.

7. 7

   Grill chicken skewers on a hot grill for about 2 to 3 minutes on each side. When the meat starts to lose its pink, baste it with the sweet mango mixture.

8. 8

   Continue to grill and baste, turning on sides, until cooked through. Remove from heat and serve hot.