PORTLAND, Maine — Usually chef Anna Miller does her cooking in a small kitchen, on the ocean, aboard Schooner Ladona, which is part of the Maine Windjammer Association.
Luckily for us, she was willing to do a little cooking on dry land and joined us in the 207 kitchen. She shared her recipe for Sambal Chicken Skewers, which can be a good meal or a snack if you're entertaining.
Servings: 4
Ingredients:
- 1/2 cup unseasoned rice vinegar
- 1/4 cup fish sauce (such as nam pla or nuoc nam)
- 1/4 cup Sriracha
- 1/3 cup sambal oelek
- 1/2 cup (packed) light brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons finely minced peeled ginger
- 1 1/2 pounds skinless, boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1 1/2-inch to 2-inch pieces
- A handful of chopped fresh herbs such as basil, Thai basil, cilantro and fresh mint (a single herb or a mixture) to garnish
Directions:
- Measure wet ingredients, in order, into a 2-cup measuring cup. Then add the brown sugar and minced ginger. Stir until sugar dissolves.
- Place meat in a large Ziploc bag and add marinade. Marinate for at least one hour or up to overnight.
- Thread chicken pieces onto skewers.
- Grill chicken, turning often until cooked through, 8 to 10 minutes.
Notes:
- Marinade can be used for up to 5 pounds of meat.
- You can also use cubed pork loin.
- For a vegetarian option, use tofu. Replace fish sauce with 2 tablespoons each soy sauce and water.