Prep Time: 15 minutes; plus 30 minutes to marinate, Cook Time: 10 minutes, Serves: 4
2 cloves garlic, minced
2 Tbsp ginger, peeled and minced
3 Tbsp soy sauce
1 Tbsp sesame oil
2 Tbsp brown sugar
2 Tbsp fresh lime juice
2 lbs natural chicken breasts
16 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes
1 recloseable plastic bag (gallon size)
1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
2 Tbsp Asian-style chili sauce
1 Tbsp brown sugar
3 Tbsp fresh lime juice
1 tsp soy sauce
1 tsp olive oil
sprigs of cilantro for garnish
Mix first 6 ingredients in plastic bag. Cut chicken into 16, 1-inch wide strips. Place in bag and marinate for 30 minutes. In a small saucepan over low heat, stir together peanut butter, chili sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, soy sauce and 3 tbsp water. Heat until warm.
Thread chicken onto skewers. Heat oil in large sauté or grill pan over medium heat. Add chicken and cook for 3 minutes per side, until golden brown. Skewer each piece of chicken with one of the skewers. Serve with peanut sauce.
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