Vietnamese Lemon Chicken Skewers

Yield: 4 servings

Ingredients

• 2 scallions, thinly sliced
• Zest of 1 lemon, grated
• 2 tablespoons lemon juice
• 3 garlic cloves, minced
• 1/2 teaspoon freshly ground pepper
• 1 tablespoon granulated sugar
• 2 tablespoons Asian fish sauce (nuoc mam)
• 4 tablespoons vegetable oil
• 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
• 12 bamboo skewers

Instructions

1. Combine the scallions, lemon zest, lemon juice, garlic, pepper, sugar, fish sauce and oil in a medium-size bowl.
2. Slice the chicken crosswise on the diagonal into wide strips. Place in the marinade, cover and refrigerate for at least 2 hours. Don't marinate the chicken too long or the acidity will 'cook' it.
3. Soak the skewers in warm water for 1 hour.
4. Heat broiler or grill. Thread the chicken strips onto the skewers.
5. Broil 5 inches from the heat source for about 4 minutes per side, or until done.
6. Alternately, grill the chicken for about 4 minutes per side.