Peanut-Chicken Skewers

Recipe Ingredients

6		Boneless skinless chicken
		Breast halves
1 cup	198g / 7oz	Crunchy peanut butter
1/3 cup	5.3g / 0.2oz	Chopped cilantro
1/2 cup	118ml	Bottled chili sauce
1 tablespoon	15ml	Salt
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon	2.5ml	Fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup	59ml	Lemon juice
1/4 cup	40g / 1.4oz	Firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup	118ml	Soy sauce
8		Green onions - minced
3 tablespoons	45ml	Minced garlic
2		Sweet bell peppers - red or
		Green - in 1/2-inch cubes
24		Bamboo skewers
		Minced parsley - for
		Garnish

Recipe Instructions

1. Slice each breast half into four lengthwise strips; set aside.

2. In a stainless steel, glass, or ceramic bowl, combine peanut butter, cilantro, chili sauce, salt, cayenne, black pepper, lemon juice, sugar, soy sauce, green onion, and garlic. Add chicken strips, cover, and let marinate overnight or up to 2 days.

3. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Preheat broiler or prepare a charcoal fire. Thread chicken strips on the skewers like serpents, with pepper cubes interspersed. Broil or grill for 5 to 6 minutes, turning once. Serve garnished with minced parsley.

Recipe By: the California Culinary Academy

Source:
Family Circle Magazine 8/5/97

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