GREEN PAPAYA SALAD AND LEMONGRASS CHICKEN

Green Papaya Salad and Lemongrass Chicken image

Provided by Guy Fieri

Time P1DT35m

Yield 6 to 8 servings

Number Of Ingredients 26

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3 cups julienne green Papayas
1 cup julienne carrot
1 English cucumber, julienne
1 cup mung bean sprouts
1 cup julienne diakon radish
1/2 cup julienne scallions, 2-inch pieces
1/4 cup chiffonade fresh mint leaves
1/4 cup rice vinegar
3 tablespoons mirin
1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
1 tablespoon soy sauce
2 tablespoons fish sauce
1 teaspoon chili sauce
1/4 cup olive oil
1 cup diced lemongrass
3 tablespoons minced fresh ginger
1 tablespoon minced garlic
1/2 cup white wine
3 tablespoons fish sauce
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons lemon juice
6 chicken thighs, cut into strips
Bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 20 minutes
1/2 lemon
Chopped peanuts, for garnish
Chopped scallions, for garnish

Steps:

For the Papaya Salad:
Mix all ingredients, toss with vinaigrette, chill and serve in 30 minutes
For the Asian Vinaigrette:
Whisk together all the ingredients, except the oil. Slowly whisk in the oil and place into the refrigerator until chilled.
For the Lemongrass Chicken:
Add all ingredients in re-sealable bag. Add the chicken and let marinate for 4 to 24 hours.
Remove from marinade. Skewer chicken onto sugar cane skewers and place onto preheated grill. Grill on both sides until marked and cooked through. Place the skewers onto a serving platter and squeeze 1/2 lemon over the finished chicken. Garnish with chopped peanuts and scallions.
Serve the salad alongside the chicken.