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skewered chicken and plums

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Recipe by
Lynette !
@breezermom
Gulf Breeze, FL

If you are lucky enough to have plum trees, this is a great recipe to use them in. I have found I enjoy fruit quite often on the grill, with chicken or fish.

yield 4 serving(s)
prep time 1 Hr 15 Min
cook time 10 Min
method Grill

Ingredients For skewered chicken and plums

  • 4 lg
    boneless skinless chicken breasts
  • 2/3 c
    water
  • 1/4 c
    soy sauce
  • 1/4 c
    dry sherry
  • 2 Tbsp
    sugar
  • 1 Tbsp
    fresh ginger, peeled and grated
  • 2 tsp
    cornstarch
  • 4
    10-inch wooden skewers
  • 6
    fresh plums, halved and pitted

How To Make skewered chicken and plums

  • 1
    Cut the chicken into 1/2 inch strips. Place in a large shallow dish or large ziplock bag. Set aside.
  • 2
    Combine the water, soy sauce, sherry, sugar, minced ginger, and cornstarch in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat until the mixture is slightly thickened, stirring occasionally. Let cool.
  • 3
    Pour the water mixture over the chicken and marinate for 1 hour in the refrigerator.
  • 4
    Meanwhile, soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes so they do not burn on the grill.
  • 5
    Remove the chicken from the marinade, reserving the marinade. Alternate the chicken strips and plum halves on the skewer.
  • 6
    Grill, uncovered over medium-high coals (350 to 400 degrees) for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the chicken is done, turning once. Baste with the reserved marinade up to 4 minutes before chicken is done.
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