Chicken And Scallion Yakitori With Peanut Dipping Sauce

Chicken and green onion kabobs with spicy peanut dipping sauce. Chicken marinated in soy sauce, sherry, sugar, ginger, and garlic. Chicken and green onion skewers grilled and served warm with sauce.

Ingredients -

Peanut Dipping Sauce:
2 tablespoons Creamy Peanut Butter
2 tablespoons plain Low-Fat Yogurt
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
1 tablespoon Fresh Lime Juice
1 tablespoon finely chopped Fresh Ginger
1/2 teaspoon Toasted Sesame Oil
dash Hot Sauce

3 tablespoons Soy Sauce
3 tablespoons Dry Sherry
1 tablespoon Sugar
1 tablespoon finely chopped Garlic
1 tablespoon finely chopped Fresh Ginger
2 Whole Skinless, Boneless Chicken Breasts cut into 1-inch cubes
1 bunch large Green Onions, white parts cut into 18 pieces
Corn Oil, for brushing

Preparation:

Soak 20 (9-1/2 inch) bamboo skewers at least 30 minutes.

Peanut Sauce:
1. Add creamy peanut butter, low-fat yogurt, soy sauce, fresh lime juice, fresh ginger, toasted sesame oil, and hot sauce to blender. Blend until smooth.

2. Cover and refrigerate until ready to serve, bring to room temperature before serving.

3. Whisk soy sauce, dry sherry, sugar, chopped garlic and chopped ginger in large bowl. Toss chicken breasts in marinade. Cover bowl and refrigerate chicken 2 hours.

4. Thread 1 piece of chicken, 1 piece of green onions, and another piece of chicken at the top of each bamboo skewer.

5. Preheat grill to medium heat. Brush grill rack with oil.

6. Grill skewers 8-10 minutes over direct heat, 4 inches from heat. Turn and brush occasionally with marinade.

7. Serve warm with peanut sauce.

Cooking Tip

Chicken

For a change of pace, this recipe works very well with prawns.

Party Planning Tip

Have Guests Bring Food

Consider having guests bring an appetizer, if your time is limited in party preparation. Many people enjoy showing off their culinary talents and favorite dishes.