Spicy Chicken Kabobs

Prep: 20 min., Soak: 30 min., Grill: 16 min.

Yield: Makes 6 servings

Ingredients

• 6  (12-inch) wooden or metal skewers
• 1 1/2  pounds  chicken tenderloin, cut into 1 1/2-inch pieces
• 1/3  cup  peanut butter
• 1/3  cup  water
• 1/4  cup  soy sauce
• 3  tablespoons  brown sugar
• 3  minced garlic cloves
• 1  tablespoon  grated lime rind
• 1  teaspoon  dried crushed red pepper flakes
• 3  assorted bell peppers, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 3  small red onions, quartered
• 2  teaspoons  seasoned black pepper
• Vegetable cooking spray
• Garnish: fresh thyme sprigs

Preparation

1. Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes to prevent burning.

2. Whisk together peanut butter, water, soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, lime rind, and red pepper flakes. Place chicken in a large zip-top plastic bag; pour peanut butter mixture over chicken. Seal bag, and chill at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours. Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade.

3. Thread chicken, peppers, and onions alternately onto skewers. Sprinkle kabobs evenly with seasoned pepper; lightly coat with cooking spray.

4. Grill kabobs, covered with grill lid, over medium heat (300° to 350°) 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done. Garnish, if desired.