Ginger-lemongrass Chicken Kebabs

Total Time: 2 hrs 27 mins Preparation Time: 2 hrs 15 mins Cook Time: 12 mins

Ingredients

• Servings: 4
• 6 boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-in . pieces
• 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 2 tablespoons rice vinegar
• 1 teaspoon sugar
• 1 teaspoon salt
• fresh ground black pepper
• 1 stalk lemongrass, chopped (ends trimmed, tough outer leaves removed, tender core chopped)
• 2 inches piece fresh ginger, peeled and sliced
• 2 garlic cloves
• 4 green onion tops, cut into 1 1/2-in . lengths
• 1 tablespoon sesame seeds, toasted
• 4 wooden skewers, presoaked in water

Recipe

• 1 in bowl of food processor, place canola oil, rice vinegar, sugar, salt, lemongrass, ginger and garlic cloves. process until lemon grass is chopped fully, about 3 minute transfer to glass bowl. add chicken thighs to bowl. cover and refrigerate at least two hours, or overnight, or up to 2 days.
• 2 prepare charcoal or gas grill. on skewers, thread chicken pieces and scallions, alternating. place on grill and cook, turning once, until chicken is firm and opaque, about 6 - 8 minute per side. plate on serving platter and sprinkle with toasted sesame seeds.