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Asian Style Chicken Skewers

An all-time favorite for barbecues or picnics, these chicken skewers are easy to make and taste great. Serve with a fresh green salad and a bottle of well-chilled Sovio White Zinfandel.

Ingredients:

• 700g / 25oz. skinless, boneless chicken thighs, trimmed and cut into strips
• One large red onion, chopped into large pieces
• 3 tablespoons finely chopped shallots
• 3 garlic cloves, finely chopped
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass
• 1 tablespoon sugar
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons fish sauce
• 1 tablespoon rice wine or sake
• Pepper and salt to taste
• Bamboo skewers soaked in salty water for approx. 1 hour

Method:

In a medium size bowl, combine oil, rice wine, fish sauce, shallots, garlic, lemongrass, sugar, pepper and salt. Add chicken and mix until well coated. Transfer into plastic bag and squeeze out all remaining air. Let marinate for 12 hours.

Thread chicken strips lengthwise onto soaked skewers alternating with red onion. Discard remaining marinade. Prepare grill for cooking over medium-hot charcoal and grill skewers approximately 4 minutes.