Vietnamese Chicken Skewers

This tasty Vietnamese Chicken Skewers have a good lemon grass aroma and good for summer barbeque.

Ingredients

- 2 Cloves garlic, minced

- 1 Small red onion, minced

- 1 Stalk lemongrass, inner leaves only, minced

- 1 Tablespoon fresh ginger, peeled and minced

- 2 Jalapeno peppers, split, seeds removed

- 1 Cup fish sauce

- 1 Tablespoon cilantro, chopped

- 2 Tablespoons sugar

- Juice of 1 lime

- 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" cubes

- Wooden skewers, soaked in cold water for 30 minutes

Method

- Combine the garlic, onion, lemongrass, ginger, peppers, cilantro, fish sauce, sugar, and lime in a saucepan.

- Slowly bring to a boil over medium heat, then take off the stove and cool.

- Toss the chicken into the marinate for 1-2 hours.

- Skewer the chicken cubes and grill them for 3-4 minutes a side until they're firm and lightly charred. Makes 4 servings.