Lemon Chicken And Shishito Pepper Kebabs Food

SHISHITO PEPPERS WITH CHILI AND LIME

Steps:

• Heat the oil in a large saute pan over medium-high heat until hot, then add the shishito peppers. Cook, stirring frequently to allow even charring, until softened slightly and blistered in spots, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Meanwhile, stir together the chili powder, sesame seeds, zest, 2 teaspoons salt and some black pepper in a small bowl. Combine ponzu and lime juice in another bowl.
• Place peppers in a large bowl and toss with the spice mixture and about half the ponzu-lime mixture, stirring well to evenly coat the peppers. Place on a serving platter, finish with flaky salt and serve with the remaining sauce alongside.

BLISTERED SHISHITO PEPPERS WITH BROWNED BUTTER, LEMON AND PARMESAN

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler with an oven rack set about 4 inches from the heat source. Have a large mixing bowl ready.
• Melt the butter in a small saucepan over medium heat until light brown specks start to form and the butter starts to smell nutty, swirling the pan occasionally, about 5 minutes. Pour immediately into the mixing bowl, being sure to scrape the brown bits from the bottom of the pan.
• Spread the shishito peppers in a single layer on a baking sheet. Broil the peppers until lightly blistered and just starting to soften, shaking the baking sheet occasionally, 3 to 5 minutes.
• Transfer the hot peppers to the bowl with the browned butter. Lightly toss with the lemon juice, cheese and a sprinkle of salt. Serve immediately.

GRILLED CHICKEN KEBABS

Steps:

• Cut the white and light green parts of the scallions into 1 1/2-inch pieces; set aside. Chop the dark green parts and transfer to a blender. Add the dill, parsley, olive oil, 3 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon salt and puree until smooth. Stir in the red pepper flakes. Remove 2 tablespoons of the puree to a small bowl for the sauce; refrigerate until ready to use. Transfer the remaining puree to a large bowl. Add the chicken and toss to coat. Let marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours or overnight.
• Soak 8 wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes to prevent scorching. Preheat a grill to medium. Thread 2 chicken thighs onto double skewers, placing lemon wedges and scallion pieces between the thighs; season the kebabs generously with salt and pepper. Oil the grill grates. Grill the kebabs until the chicken is lightly charred and cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes per side. Transfer to a cutting board and let rest 5 minutes.
• Mix the yogurt with the reserved scallion puree and season with salt. Cut the chicken in half to separate each pair of skewers. Squeeze the grilled lemon over the chicken; serve with the yogurt sauce.

HAWAIIAN CHICKEN KEBABS

Steps:

• Preheat the broiler. Soak 8 long wooden skewers in water, 15 minutes. Line a baking sheet with foil and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
• Meanwhile, whisk the ketchup, soy sauce, vinegar and honey in a medium bowl. Transfer half of the sauce to a separate bowl and set aside for dipping. Toss the chicken, water chestnuts, pineapple, bell pepper and 1 tablespoon vegetable oil in a large bowl; sprinkle with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper. Thread onto the skewers, alternating the ingredients. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
• Brush the kebabs with some of the remaining sauce and broil until they start browning, about 4 minutes; flip, brush with more sauce and continue broiling until the chicken is golden and cooked through, about 3 more minutes. Serve with the reserved sauce and rolls.

LEMON CHICKEN WITH SHISHITO PEPPERS

Steps:

• Preheat the oven to 200 degrees F. Heat 1 tablespoon olive oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Season the chicken with salt and pepper. Working in batches, cook the chicken until browned and cooked through, about 3 minutes per side. Transfer to a rimmed baking sheet; keep warm in the oven.
• Wipe out the skillet and heat the remaining 2 tablespoons olive oil over high heat. Add the shishito peppers and cook, tossing, until browned in spots, 3 minutes. Remove to a plate with a slotted spoon.
• Add the garlic and lemon slices to the skillet and cook, stirring occasionally, without flipping the lemons, until they start browning, 2 minutes. Flip the lemons and cook until soft and golden, about 1 minute. Season with 1/2 teaspoon salt and a few grinds of pepper.
• Reduce the heat to medium; add the lemon juice and wine and cook until reduced by half, 3 minutes. Add the broth; cook until slightly reduced, 5 to 6 minutes. Remove from the heat; stir in the butter until the sauce thickens. Add the parsley; season with salt and pepper. Serve the chicken with the shishitos and rice; top with the sauce.