Grilled Peanut-Garlic Chicken

Submitted by Chicagoland Chef du Jour

"This Thai inspired dish is very tasty. Recipe from the Chicago Tribune test kitchens. Marinating time can be 2 hours to overnight."

 

• Ready In: 2hrs 20mins
• Ingredients: 13
• Serves: 4

ingredients

• 4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 2 scallions, minced, with green tops
• 1⁄2 inch gingerroot, 1/2-inch piece, minced
• 1 lime, juice of
• 1 lime, wedges (optional)
• 1⁄4 cup sake
• 1⁄4 cup creamy peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons peanut oil
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 -2 tablespoon brown sugar
• ground black pepper
• chopped cilantro, garnish

directions

1. Place chicken breasts in food storage bag. Set aside.
2. Combine all remaining ingredients (EXCEPT cilantro and lime wedges) in a medium bowl; mix until smooth.
3. Pour over chicken, seal bag. Marinate in refrigerator for up to 2 hours or overnight.
4. Prepare grill for indirect cooking, brush or wipe grill with oil.
5. Remove chicken from marinade. Begin grilling chicken, turning once, until tender and no longer pink, about 15 minutes.
6. To serve, sprinkle with chopped cilantro and sprinkle with lime juice, if desired.