Dinner

Sesame Chicken & Prawn Skewers Recipe

ByJack Voss December 8, 2025December 8, 2025

Introduction

These sesame chicken and prawn skewers make a delightful and healthy appetizer or light meal. Marinated in a flavorful mix of ginger, garlic, and sesame, they are quick to prepare and perfect for sharing.

The image shows a round metal plate with ten small skewers arranged loosely around it. Each skewer has one bright green broccoli floret and one brown grilled shrimp or piece of grilled meat, some topped with white sesame seeds. The broccoli looks fresh with tight buds, while the grilled food has a shiny, slightly sticky glaze with a charred texture. The plate sits on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

Thumb-sized piece ginger, grated
1 large garlic clove, grated
1 tsp honey
1½ tsp soy sauce
1 tsp sesame oil
½ lime, juiced
1 tbsp sesame seeds
1 skinless chicken breast, cut into 10 pieces
10 raw king prawns
1 broccoli head, cut into 20 florets
20 cocktail skewers

Instructions

Step 1: Combine the grated ginger, garlic, honey, soy sauce, sesame oil, lime juice, and sesame seeds. Divide the mixture evenly between two bowls.
Step 2: Add the chicken pieces to one bowl and the prawns to the other. Toss each well to coat, then refrigerate and marinate for 15 minutes.
Step 3: Heat a frying pan over medium-high heat. Cook the chicken pieces for 3 minutes, then push them to one side of the pan.
Step 4: Add the prawns to the other side of the pan and cook for 2 minutes until pink and cooked through. Alternatively, cook chicken and prawns in separate pans for dietary preferences or allergies.
Step 5: Place the broccoli florets in a microwave-safe bowl with a splash of water. Cover and microwave on high for 5 minutes until tender.
Step 6: Thread half of the cocktail skewers with alternating pieces of chicken and broccoli, and the other half with prawns and broccoli.
Step 7: Serve the skewers warm as an appetizing snack or light meal.

Tips & Variations

For extra flavor, sprinkle additional toasted sesame seeds over the cooked skewers just before serving.
If you prefer, swap chicken breast for thigh pieces for a juicier texture.
Use bell pepper pieces instead of broccoli for a colorful twist.
Make this dish gluten-free by substituting tamari for soy sauce.

Storage

Store any leftover cooked skewers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat gently in a pan or microwave until warmed through, taking care not to overcook the prawns to avoid toughness.

How to Serve

The image shows a white plate with a metal-like texture filled with small skewers, each holding a piece of broccoli and a glazed shrimp or grilled meat cube. The broccoli is bright green with a rough, bumpy texture, placed on one side of each skewer, while the shrimp and meat cubes are dark brown and shiny, covered with sesame seeds. The skewers are arranged loosely, creating a casual and colorful presentation on a white marbled surface. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare the skewers in advance?

Yes, you can marinate the chicken and prawns up to 2 hours ahead. However, it’s best to assemble the skewers just before cooking to keep the broccoli fresh and crisp.