ok these are not my prettiest food photos ever, but i loved this meal so much i thought i should share! the recipe is pretty simple but felt fancy (for me!) i served it with corn on the cob and jasmine rice.

ingredients

• 1/4 c hoisin sauce
• 3 tbsp soy sauce
• 1 tbsp plus 2 tsp sesame oil
• 1 ” piece ginger, grated or minced
• 2 cloves garlic, grated or minced
• 1 lb chicken thighs, cut into 1″ pieces
• 1 lb baby bok choy, rinsed, cut in half lengthwise
• 1 bunch scallions, cut into 2″ pieces
• 2 tbsp vegetable oil
• kosher salt + fresh ground black pepper
• toasted sesame seeds (i used black sesame seeds)

directions

recipe adapted from delish

1. in a medium bowl, whisk together hoisin, soy sauce, sesame oil, ginger, and garlic until combined.
   set aside.
2. in a large bowl, add chicken, bok choy, and scallions. drizzle oil, season thoroughly with salt and pepper, and toss to coat.
3. preheat grill to medium-high for 3 minutes. if you’re using wood skewers, soak them in a shallow pan filled with water for 10 minutes to prevent scorching. i use these metal ones! once soaked, thread chicken, bok choy, and groups of 3 scallions onto skewers.
4. transfer skewers to the grill and cook for about 4 minutes, flipping occasionally. after the first 4 minutes, begin brushing the skewers with the hoisin mixture after each flip. cook for an additional 4 to 5 minutes, or until the thickest piece of chicken reaches 165ºF on thermometer.
5. transfer to a platter, sprinkle on sesame seeds and serve.