THAI CHICKEN SATAY

• 2-4 skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips
• 1 package wooden skewers

SATAY MARINADE:

• 1/4 cup minced lemongrass , fresh or frozen
• 2 shallots OR 1 small onion, sliced
• 3 cloves garlic
• 1-2 fresh red chilies, sliced, OR 1/2 tsp. to 1 tsp. cayenne pepper, to taste
• 1 thumb-size piece ginger, thinly sliced
• 1/2 tsp. dried turmeric
• 2 Tbsp. ground coriander
• 2 tsp. cumin
• 3 Tbsp. dark soy sauce (available at Asian food stores)
• 1 Tsp. fish sauce
• 5-6 Tbsp. brown sugar
• 2 Tbsp. vegetable oil

Marinate the chicken in the sauce for 6 hours, put on soaked skewers, grill 3-5 minutes per side.