Thai Chicken Appetizer Skewers

Feast Your Eyes!'s Note:

This is a nutty, spicy, and citrus-fresh chicken recipe that lets you treat your family and guests to a delicious range of Thai flavors!

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 20 mins
• Cook Time: 10 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 12

• 1 lb chicken breast halve , skinless and boneless

MARINADE

• ¼ cup fresh lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon gingerroot , grated
• 2 tablespoons green onions , chopped
• ¼ cup bottled Italian salad dressing
• crushed red pepper flakes , to taste
• 1 tablespoon soy sauce

DIPPING SAUCE

• 1⁄3; cup unsweetened coconut milk
• ¼ cup chunky peanut butter
• 3 tablespoons lime juice
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 tablespoon rice wine vinegar
• 2 ½ tablespoons chicken broth
• 2 large garlic cloves , minced
• ¼ teaspoon cayenne pepper
• 1 tablespoon salted peanuts , chopped (garnish)

Directions:

1. Rinse chicken; pat dry with paper towels. Slice chicken crosswise into 3-inch-wide strips, 1/4-inch to 3/8-inch thick; place in a shallow glass dish.
2. In a small bowl, combine the marinade ingredients; pour over the chicken and toss well to coat. Cover and marinate in refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, but no more than 2 hours. Stir mixture occasionally.
3. Prepare grill for direct cooking; brush rack with vegetable or peanut oil.
4. Meanwhile, combine the dipping sauce ingredients (except the chopped peanuts) in a small saucepan. Cook and stir (constantly) over medium heat - Bring to a boil. Reduce heat and simmer, uncovered, 2 to 4 minutes or until slightly thickened, smooth and bubbly. Keep warm in a small serving bowl; garnish with chopped peanuts just before serving.
5. Drain chicken; reserve the marinade. Thread the chicken strips, accordion-style, onto twelve 6-inch metal skewers.
6. Transfer skewered chicken to prepared rack of uncovered grill. Grill directly over medium coals 8 to 10 minutes or until the chicken is tender and no longer pink. (DO NOT OVERCOOK!) Turn once, halfway through grilling time, and brush often with the reserved marinade during the last 5 minutes of cooking. Discard remaining marinade.
7. Serve immediately on skewers with the warm peanut sauce for dipping.

Reviews

[Starrynews]

Excellent! This is a delicious blend of flavors. Thanks for sharing!