Name: Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers with California Raisin Sambal (Murghi Kebabs)
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: Chicken Marinade; 1 c. packed fresh cilantro; 1 c. packed fresh mint; 1/2 c. sliced shallots; 1/4 c. fresh lemon juice; 2 tbsp. garam masala; 1 tbsp. chopped fresh gingerroot; 1 tsp. sugar; 8 medium garlic cloves; 1 chopped jalapeno; Salt and pepper (to taste); 1 c. vegetable oil; 16 wooden skewers (6 to 8-inches long); 2 lb. boneless (skinless chicken breasts); 2 tbsp. vegetable oil; 1 medium yellow onion (chopped); 1 tbsp. chopped fresh gingerroot; 5 medium garlic cloves; 2 red jalapenos (stemmed and chopped); 2 c. California golden raisins; 1/2 tsp. ground turmeric; 1 c. rice wine vinegar; Salt and pepper (to taste)

Marinated Grilled Chicken Skewers with California Raisin Sambal (Murghi Kebabs)

Prep Time 15

Cook Time 20

Total Time 35

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Servings

Ingredients

Chicken Marinade
1 c. packed fresh cilantro
1 c. packed fresh mint
1/2 c. sliced shallots
1/4 c. fresh lemon juice
2 tbsp. garam masala
1 tbsp. chopped fresh gingerroot
1 tsp. sugar
8 medium garlic cloves
1 chopped jalapeno
Salt and pepper to taste
1 c. vegetable oil
16 wooden skewers 6 to 8-inches long
2 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts
2 tbsp. vegetable oil
1 medium yellow onion chopped
1 tbsp. chopped fresh gingerroot
5 medium garlic cloves
2 red jalapenos stemmed and chopped
2 c. California golden raisins
1/2 tsp. ground turmeric
1 c. rice wine vinegar
Salt and pepper to taste

Instructions

Preparation

1 For the chicken marinade: In food processor or blender, blend together cilantro, mint, shallots, lemon juice, garam masala, ginger, sugar, garlic and jalapeno. Slowly add vegetable oil, blending thoroughly. Season with salt and pepper. Set aside.2 Set skewers to soak in water for 1 hour. Lightly pound chicken breasts. Cut lengthwise into 1-inch wide strips, 3 to 4-inches long. Thread chicken strips onto skewers; brush with marinade. Refrigerate at least 1 hour or overnight.3 To make sambal, heat oil in small saucepan over medium-high heat. Sauté onion, ginger, garlic and jalapenos, 1 to 2 minutes. Stir in raisins and turmeric; cook 2 to 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Add vinegar; simmer 10 to 12 minutes or until all liquid evaporates. Purée mixture; season with salt4 Preheat grill or broiler. Arrange skewers in single layer; grill 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until chicken is no longer pink at thickest part. Serve arranged on red leaf letturce with sambal on the side.
Source:
California Raisin Marketing Board