Vietnamese Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

• 2 garlic cloves, 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 tablespoon cilantro, chopped
• 1 cup fish sauce
• 2 tablespoons sugar
• 1 lime, juice of
• 2 boneless skinless chicken breasts

Directions

1. 1

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

2. 2

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

3. 3

   Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch cubes.

4. 4

   Toss the chicken into the marinade and let it marinate for 1 to 2 hours.

5. 5

   Soak wooden skewers in cold water for 30 minutes.

6. 6

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