Chicken Skewers with Peanut-Ginger Marinade

• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
• 1 orange, zested (about 2 teaspoons)
• 1/2 cup smooth natural peanut butter
• 2 tablespoons packed dark brown sugar
• 1/4 cup light soy sauce
• 2 teaspoons peeled grated fresh ginger
• 4 medium cloves garlic, minced
• 1 teaspoon red pepper flakes
• 1 1/2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch wide strips
• Oil, for grill grate
• Skewers (soaked in water for 20 minutes if wooden)
• 1/4 cup roughly chopped fresh cilantro leaves, for serving
• 1/3 cup roughly chopped roasted, salted peanuts, for serving

1. In a large bowl, whisk together the orange juice, orange zest, peanut butter, sugar, soy, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth and evenly combined.
2. Reserve 1/3 cup of the mixture to serve as a dipping sauce.
3. Put the marinade in a resalable plastic bag, add the chicken, seal the bag and turn to coat evenly.
4. Refrigerate and allow to marinate for 30 minutes or up to 2 hours.
5. Heat a grill to medium heat, (350 degrees F), and rub the grate with a towel dipped in oil.
6. Thread 1 to 2 chicken tenders on each skewer.
7. Grill the chicken until thoroughly cooked, about 2 to 3 minutes per side.
8. Transfer to a serving platter and sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts.
9. Serve hot or at room temperature with the reserved peanut sauce.

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Taken from www.foodnetwork.com/recipes/aida-mollenkamp/chicken-skewers-with-peanut-ginger-marinade-recipe.html (may not work)