GA LUI (SKEWERED FIVE SPICE CHICKEN)

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Recipe by Nicole Routhier, found in "Classic Cooks". The marinade and chilli sauce is to-die-for! Prep time includes marinating time. You can baste with marinade when grilling the skewers. Can also do without skewers; just don't cut chicken too small.

Provided by WaterMelon

Categories     Chicken

Time 1h50m

Yield 48 skewers

Number Of Ingredients 18

2 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, trimmed and halved (approx 8)
marinade
3 cloves garlic, chopped
1 stalk thick lemongrass, peeled and thinly sliced
2 tablespoons sugar
1/2 teaspoon chili paste
1 tablespoon fish sauce
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon sesame oil
2 tablespoons peanut oil (or other vegetable oil)
1 teaspoon five-spice powder
1 fresh red chile, finely chopped
2 tablespoons sugar
2 tablespoons lime juice
4 tablespoons rice vinegar (or distilled white vinegar)
4 tablespoons fish sauce
2 cloves garlic, finely chopped
4 tablespoons hot water

Steps:

  • Place all marinade ingredients in food processor and blend till pureed.
  • Transfer to large mixing bowl.
  • Cut each chicken breast half lengthways into 4 strips.
  • Lightly pound the strips to 1 cm/half inch thick using meat mallet or flat side of cleaver.
  • Cut the strips in half and add to marinade.
  • Toss well to coat with marinade.
  • Cover and leave to marinate at room temperature for 1 hour or overnight in fridge.
  • Soak 48 bamboo skewers in salted hot water for 30mins.
  • Prepare the barbeque or preheat grill.
  • Thread a slice of chicken on to each skewer.
  • Grill each skewer, turning once, until chicken is browned on both sides and cooked through, about 3-4mins.
  • Serve immediately, with chilli dipping sauce.
  • Chilli Dipping Sauce: Mix all ingredients in a small bowl.
  • Stir to dissolve sugar.
  • Transfer to jar, cover and store in fridge up to a week, if not using immediately.

Malik Alyas
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This dish is a great way to add some variety to your weeknight dinner routine.


XXkadie salingerXX
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I love the vibrant colors of this dish. It's sure to brighten up any table.


Li Si
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This dish is a great way to impress your friends and family. It's easy to make and it always turns out delicious.


Aaron Watts
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I love the way the chicken gets crispy on the outside and tender on the inside. It's the perfect combination of textures.


Bongani Khoza
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. It's also a great way to get your kids to eat their vegetables.


Winifred Deal
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The sauce is the perfect complement to the chicken. It's flavorful and slightly spicy, and it goes great with rice or noodles.


Cherie Vivi
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I love the flavor of the five-spice seasoning in this dish. It's a great way to add some extra flavor to chicken without overpowering it.


AddisonRaee MyLove
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This dish is perfect for a weeknight meal. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always a hit with my family. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Mfundo Manyoni
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I'm not a big fan of spicy food, but I love this dish. The sauce is flavorful and slightly spicy, but it's not overpowering. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Jzbxbv Hfbbdbbe
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This dish is a great way to use up leftover chicken. I usually make a big batch of chicken on the weekend and then use it to make this dish during the week. It's quick and easy to make, and it's always delicious.


Mr Haider
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I've made this dish several times and it's always a hit. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the sauce is delicious. I usually serve it with rice and vegetables.


Asif Adil
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This is one of my favorite chicken recipes. I love the combination of flavors from the five-spice seasoning and the sauce. The chicken is always cooked perfectly and it's a great dish to serve with rice or noodles.


ch Sarfraz
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I'm always looking for new ways to cook chicken and this recipe didn't disappoint. The chicken was flavorful and juicy, and the sauce was perfect. I served it over rice and it was a delicious and satisfying meal.


Daniel Van Court
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I made this dish for a party and it was a huge success! Everyone loved the chicken and the sauce. I will definitely be making this again for future parties.


Shanique Paul
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This dish was easy to make and turned out great! I used boneless, skinless chicken breasts and they cooked perfectly in the time specified. The sauce was also delicious and I served it over rice. My whole family loved it!


Javone Mccrayer
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I'm not a huge fan of chicken, but this dish was amazing! The chicken was tender and juicy, and the sauce was flavorful and slightly spicy. I would definitely recommend this recipe to anyone looking for a new and exciting way to cook chicken.


Sweetness Zukiswa
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This chicken dish was a hit with my family! The five-spice seasoning gave it a unique and delicious flavor, and the chicken was cooked to perfection. I will definitely be making this again.