Curried Chicken Satay With Fresh Mint-Soy Vinaigrette
Makes 24 skewers, 8 to 12 servings

For the chicken satay:

2 skinless, boneless chicken breast halves

1 1/2 teaspoons curry powder

1 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt

1/2 teaspoon ground cumin

2 tablespoons peanut oil or vegetable oil

For the mint-soy vinaigrette:

2 large egg yolks, beaten

1/4 cup rice wine vinegar

2 tablespoons finely chopped fresh mint

1 tablespoon soy sauce

1/2 teaspoon ground coriander

1/2 cup regular or roasted peanut oil

1/4 teaspoon salt

1/4 teaspoon freshly ground pepper

� Soak two dozen 6-inch bamboo or wooden skewers in water for 30 to 60 minutes. With a sharp knife, cut each chicken breast lengthwise into twelve long, thin strips.

� Thread 1 strip onto each of the skewers, weaving the skewer back and forth along the length of each chicken strip. Arrange them on a large platter or baking tray.

� To prepare the marinade, in a small bowl combine the curry powder, pepper, salt, and cumin.

� Spoon the oil over the chicken strips, turning to coat them evenly, and then evenly sprinkle the dry ingredients over them on both sides.

� Cover the platter or tray with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for 1 hour or longer.

� To prepare the Mint-Soy Vinaigrette: In a food processor fitted with the steel blade or a blender, combine the egg yolks, vinegar, mint, soy sauce, and coriander.

� With the motor running, slowly drizzle in the oil and continue processing until smooth.

� Transfer the dressing to a bowl, season to taste with salt and pepper, cover with plastic wrap, and refrigerate.

� Preheat a hinged indoor grill or panini maker, following the manufacturer's instructions, or preheat a broiler, outdoor grill, or stovetop grill pan.

� Grill the skewers, in batches if necessary, until cooked through and nicely browned, about 2 minutes total on a hinged grill or panini maker, or 2 minutes per side in the broiler, in a grill pan, or on an outdoor grill.

� If using an indoor grill, take care that the skewers don't prevent the grill or panini maker from closing properly.

� Serve the skewers immediately, passing the vinaigrette for guests to drizzle over their own skewers or to use as a dip.

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Nutritional information per serving: 144 cal., 13 g fat (2 g sat.), 50 mg chol., 1 g carb., 230 mg sodium, 0 g fiber, 6 g pro.