Quick Sticks

• 2 tablespoons Cheater Indian Rub (page 46)
• 2 teaspoons sugar
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 3) or thighs (about 6)
• 1 1/2 pounds beef sirloin or rib eye steak, 1/2 inch thick
• 1 cup barbecue sauce
• 1/2 cup finely chopped peanuts

1. If using wooden skewers, Soak them for at least 30 minutes before assembling the sticks.
2. Heat the broiler.
3. BLEND the dry rub and sugar in a small bowl and set aside.
4. Using a mallet or heavy saucepan, Pound the chicken between two pieces of plastic wrap until it is an even 1/2 inch thick.
5. CUT the chicken and steak into strips 1 to 1 1/2 inches wide.
6. Thread the meat lengthwise onto the skewers.
7. Sprinkle with the dry rub mix.
8. BROIL the meat 4 inches from the heat source until the chicken is cooked through, about 5 minutes per side.
9. For rare beef, shorten the total broiling time to 7 to 8 minutes.
10. COMBINE the barbecue sauce and peanuts and serve at the table as a dipping sauce.

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Taken from www.epicurious.com/recipes/food/views/quick-sticks-391245 (may not work)