GA LUI (SKEWERED FIVE SPICE CHICKEN)

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Recipe by Nicole Routhier, found in "Classic Cooks". The marinade and chilli sauce is to-die-for! Prep time includes marinating time. You can baste with marinade when grilling the skewers. Can also do without skewers; just don't cut chicken too small.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 48 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and halved (approx 8)
marinade
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk thick lemongrass, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili paste
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil (or other vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 fresh red chile, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons rice vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Place all marinade ingredients in food processor and blend till pureed.
  • Transfer to large mixing bowl.
  • Cut each chicken breast half lengthways into 4 strips.
  • Lightly pound the strips to 1 cm/half inch thick using meat mallet or flat side of cleaver.
  • Cut the strips in half and add to marinade.
  • Toss well to coat with marinade.
  • Cover and leave to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or overnight in fridge.
  • Soak 48 bamboo skewers in salted hot water for 30mins.
  • Prepare the barbeque or preheat grill.
  • Thread a slice of chicken on to each skewer.
  • Grill each skewer, turning once, until chicken is browned on both sides and cooked through, about 3-4mins.
  • Serve immediately, with chilli dipping sauce.
  • Chilli Dipping Sauce: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Transfer to jar, cover and store in fridge up to a week, if not using immediately.

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