tgslogo1_tinyb.gif (52x75 -- 933 bytes) Lime Chicken on Lemongrass Skewers
 
 
12 fresh lemongrass stalks 
1/3 cup  peanut oil 
1 Tbs  grated lime rind 
¼ cup  fresh coriander leaves 
6 single chicken breast fillets 
¼ cup  lime juice 
2 small  bird's eye chillies 
1/3 cup  macadamia oil 
1 tsp  raw sugar 
1 clove  garlic 
 
1Cut lemongrass stalks into 30cm lengths. Grate lime rind. Coarsely shop coriander leaves. Seed and chop chillies finely. Crush garlic clove.
2Cut 3cm off the end of each lemon grass stalk; reserve stalks. Chop the 3cm pieces finely then combine in large shallow dish with peanut oil, rind and coriander.
3Cut each fillet into strips crossways; thread strips on each lemon grass stalk "skewer".
4Place skewers in dish, turning to coat chicken in lemon grass marinade. Cover and refrigerate 3 hrs, overnight or freeze.
5Cook skewers on heated oiled barbecue, uncovered, until chicken is browned all over and tender.
Dressing:
1Combine lime juice, bird's eye chillies, macadamia oil, raw sugar and garlic in a jar, shake well; serve with chicken skewers.
 
Servings: 6
 
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