Ingredients

3 whole chicken breasts, cut in 2-inch cubes

Or try boneless chicken thighs

FOR MARINADE:

1/2 cup soy sauce

2 tablespoons sesame oil

2 tablespoons olive oil

Juice of 1/2 lemon

2 cloves garlic, minced

1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced

1/4 teaspoon ground chilies

1 teaspoon rosemary leaves

FOR THE SAUCE:

3/4 cup hoisin sauce (available in Oriental groceries)

3 tablespoons rice vinegar

1/2 cup freshly squeezed orange juice

2 minced scallions

2 tablespoons sesame oil

Coarse salt and freshly ground pepper to taste

Sprigs of rosemary for garnishing

Preparation

  1. Marinate chicken in mixture of soy sauce, sesame oil, olive oil, lemon juice, garlic, ginger, chilies and rosemary leaves for at least two hours. Thread chicken on skewers.

2.Combine hoisin sauce, vinegar, orange juice, scallions and sesame oil. Season to taste with salt and pepper.

3.Preheat grill or broiler. Cook chicken for about five minutes on each side, or until done, basting with marinade.

Garnish plates with rosemary sprigs. Serve sauce separately in small bowl.