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                         Peanut-Chicken Skewers

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Serving Size  : 24   Preparation Time :0:30
Categories    : Light Meals                      Main Course
               Grill And Outdoor Cooking        Chicken & Poultry

 Amount  Measure       Ingredient -- Preparation Method
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  6                    boneless skinless chicken breast halves
  1      cup           crunchy peanut butter
    1/3  cup           chopped cilantro
    1/2  cup           bottled chili sauce
  1      tablespoon    salt
    1/2  teaspoon      cayenne pepper
    1/2  teaspoon      fresh ground black pepper
    1/4  cup           lemon juice
    1/4  cup           firmly packed brown sugar
    1/2  cup           soy sauce
  8                    green onions -- minced
  3      tablespoons   minced garlic
  2                    sweet bell peppers, red or green -- in 1/2-inch
cubes
 24                    bamboo skewers
                       minced parsley -- for garnish

1. Slice each breast half into four lengthwise strips; set aside.

2. In a stainless steel, glass, or ceramic bowl, combine peanut butter,
cilantro, chili sauce, salt, cayenne, black pepper, lemon juice, sugar,
soy sauce, green onion, and garlic. Add chicken strips, cover, and let
marinate overnight or up to 2 days.

3. Soak bamboo skewers in water for 30 minutes. Preheat broiler or
prepare a charcoal fire. Thread chicken strips on the skewers like
serpents, with pepper cubes interspersed. Broil or grill for 5 to 6
minutes, turning once. Serve garnished with minced parsley.

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NOTES : Strips of chicken flavored with a sweet and peppery peanut sauce
are threaded on skewers with red peppers and grilled until crisp and
juicy. Note that the chicken must marinate in the sauce overnight.
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