CHICKEN BROCHETTES IN HOISIN SAUCE

In the language of ancient Perú yanuq meant hearth, home...

CHICKEN BROCHETTES IN HOISIN SAUCE

Ingredients :

Marinade:

4 tablespoons oil

1 teaspoon sesame oil *

2 garlic clove, crushed

1 tablespoon fresh ginger, shredded

1 tablespoon sweet chili sauce *

Juice of 1 lemon

6 tablespoons Hoisin sauce *

3 – 4 tablespoons soy sauce

3 tablespoons brown sugar

4 green onions, chopped (white and green part)

¼ cup water

Salt

These products can be found in oriental food stores or in supermarkets.

Brochettes:

6 chicken breasts fillets (3 whole chicken breasts), skinless and boned

Salt

Pepper

Onion, peeled and cut in 1 ½ -2 inch (3-4 cm) pieces

1 red pepper, seeded and deveined, cut in 1 ½ - 2 inch (3 – 4 cm) pieces

1 yellow pepper, seeded and deveined, cut in 1 ½ - 2 inch (3 – 4 cm) pieces

1 green pepper, seeded and deveined, cut in 1 ½ - 2 inch (3 – 4 cm) pieces

Mushrooms, medium size

6 – 8 skewers, soaked in water for 30 minutes

Preparation:

Marinade:
Combine all ingredients and pour mixture over chicken.

Brochettes:
Halve each chicken fillet, lengthwise. Cut each half in 3 pieces, season with salt and pepper, and place them in a bowl with marinade. Cover with plastic film and refrigerate for 2 – 3 hours.

Thread 1 chicken piece onto skewer; continue with a piece of onion, chicken, red and green pepper, chicken, mushroom and finish with a piece of chicken. Repeat with the remaining skewers.

Place skewers over hot grill and brush remaining marinade several times. Turn skewers 1 or 2 times until tender and browned.
Serve.

6 servings