Peanut-Chicken Skewers

* Exported from MasterCook *

Peanut-Chicken Skewers

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Serving Size : 24 Preparation Time :0:30
Categories : Light Meals Main Course
Grill And Outdoor Cooking Chicken & Poultry

Amount Measure Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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6 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
1 cup crunchy peanut butter
1/3 cup chopped cilantro
1/2 cup bottled chili sauce
1 tablespoon salt
1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1/2 teaspoon fresh ground black pepper
1/4 cup lemon juice
1/4 cup firmly packed brown sugar
1/2 cup soy sauce
8 green onions -- minced
3 tablespoons minced garlic
2 sweet bell peppers, red or green -- in 1/2-inch
cubes
24 bamboo skewers
minced parsley -- for garnish

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.

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NOTES : Strips of chicken flavored with a sweet and peppery peanut sauce
are threaded on skewers with red peppers and grilled until crisp and
juicy. Note that the chicken must marinate in the sauce overnight.
Nutr. Assoc. : 0 0 383 2615 0 0 0 0 4335 0 0 3505 4693 4936 0