Lemongrass lime herbed chicken kebab

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Yield

4 servings

Ingredients

• 1 ½ tablespoons finely chopped lemongrass
• 1 lime, zest and juice
• 1 ¼ pounds chicken breast
• 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (stem and leaf)
• 1 tablespoon minced garlic
• 1 ½ tablespoons chopped fresh parsley (stem and leaf)
• ¼ tablespoon salt
• ¼ tablespoon black pepper
• 4 kebab sticks

Directions

1. Zest the lime and cut the chicken into ½ inch cubes. Prepare lemongrass by crushing and mincing into small pieces.
2. In a bowl, mix together lemongrass, lime zest, juice of lime, parsley, salt, pepper, garlic, and half the cilantro. Add chicken and allow to marinate for at least 30 minutes.
3. Place chicken pieces on skewers and grill for 8–10 minutes, turning often, until internal temperatures reach 165 degrees.

Serve

Sprinkle remaining cilantro on chicken before serving.