Asian Chicken Skewers (Food Network Kitchens) |
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Prep Time: 10 Minutes Cook Time: 10 Minutes |
Ready In: 20 Minutes Servings: 6 |
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Ingredients:
1/4 cup tightly packed cilantro leaves |
1/4 cup vegetable oil |
1 tablespoon asian hot chili sauce, such as sriracha |
1 tablespoon light brown sugar |
2 teaspoons soy sauce |
1 to 2 cloves garlic |
one 2-inch chunk fresh ginger, peeled and roughly chopped |
1 small onion, roughly chopped |
kosher salt |
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into twelve 3 1/2 to 4-inch strips |
1/2 cup prepared dipping sauce, such as cilantro chutney, sweet chili sauce or ponzu sauce |
special equipment: twelve 6-inch wooden skewers, soaked in water 30 minutes |
Directions:
1. 1. Combine the cilantro, oil, chili sauce, sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, onions and 1/2 teaspoon salt in a mini food processor or blender and process until smooth.
2. 2. Drain the skewers and thread a piece of chicken onto each skewer. Place the skewers in a large nonreactive baking dish and rub with the marinade mixture. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator 1 to 2 hours.
3. 3. Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Remove the skewers from the baking dish and discard the marinade. Cook the chicken, turning once, until well charred and cooked through, 4 to 6 minutes per side. Serve with your favorite dipping sauce.
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