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Chicks on Sticks
( Fragrant chicken skewres in an Asian marinade)
2 tbsp each of reduced-sodium soy sauce and brown sugar
1 tbsp each of olive oil and grated lemon zest ***
2 cloves of garlic,minced
1 large shallot,minced
1-1/2 tspgrated gingerroot
1 tsp each ground cumin and ground coriander
4 boneless,skinless chicken breast halves cut into 1 inch cubes
8 wooden or metal skewers
To make the marinade. combine all the ingredients except the chicken in a small bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken in a large,heavy-duty,resealable plastic bag. Make sure all the pieces are coated with marinade. Marinate overnight in the refrigerator
If you are using woooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 20 minutes before using them to prevent them from burning. Prepare the ggrill. Thread chicken cubes onto the skewers. Grill for 4 to 5 minutes per side, turning them often.
( If you prefer, cook the chicken under the broiler,4 inches from the heat,for about 4 minutes per side.) Serve immediately. You can dip the chicken pieces into plum sauce, or eat them just as they are.
Makes 8 skewers,4 servings
Meal Contains: 225 calories
5.6 grams of fat
33.6 grams of protien
8.8 carbs
.6 grams fiber
82.3mg cholestrol
Note*** What the hell is Lemon Zest Tobey?
Lemon Zest is the yellow outermost skin layer of a lemon. The oil in the zest gives a distinctive lemon tasteand scent to all sorts og dishes. To grate lemon zest, first wash the lemon well, then rub it against the small holes of the cheese grater. AVOID grating the white pith beneath the skin since it is very bitter.
Optional***
Tangy Plum Dip
(For chicken nuggets or chicken skewers)
1 cup of plum or apricot jam
1/4 cup orange juice
2 tbsp white vinger
1 tsp dry mustard powder
1 tsp reduced -sodium soy sauce
1/2 tsp grated orange zest
Combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until jam is melted and dip is bubbly. Serve Warm
Dip contains- (Serving size about 2 tbsp)
58 calories
0.1 gram fat
0.2 gram protien
15.4 carbs.
0.3 grams of fiber
0 mg cholestrol
35.8mg sodium
Hope you enjoy it!
Later,
I. C.
