Vietnamese Chicken Skewers

Michael Bao Huynh - Mai house, New York City

• Ready In: 2 hrs 5 mins
• Serves: 4

Ingredients

• 2  garlic cloves, minced
• 1  small red onion, minced
• 1  stalk lemongrass, inner leaves only, minced
• 1  tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced
• 2  jalapeno peppers, split, seeds removed
• 1  tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1  cup fish sauce
• 2  tablespoons sugar
• 1  lime, juice of
• 2  boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions

1. Combine the garlic, onion, lemongrass, ginger, peppers, cilantro, fish sauce, sugar, and lime in a saucepan.
2. Slowly bring to a boil over medium heat, then take off the stove and cool.
3. Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.
4. Toss the chicken into the marinade and let it marinate for 1 to 2 hours.
5. Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.
6. Skewer the chicken cubes and grill them for 3 to 4 minutes a side, until they're firm and lightly charred.