egb@burl.UUCP (egb) (07/22/84)
<> MARINATED CHICKEN KABOBS (Microwave) 3 chick breast halves, skinned and boned 3 tablespoons soy sauce 3 tablespoons commercial Italian salad dressing 2 teaspoons sesame seeds 2 teaspoons lemon juice 1/8 teaspoon ground ginger 1/8 teaspoon garlic powder 1 small green pepper, cut into eighths 1 small onion, cut into eighths 1/3 cup water 1 (14 1/2-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced in half (optional) 8 cherry tomatoes Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Place in a shallow container, and set aside. Combine next 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Pour over chicken; cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours. Combine green pepper, onion, and water in a large glass bowl. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and microwave at HIGH fpr 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well. Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables, except tomatoes, on 12-inch wooden skewers. Place kabobs in a 12- x 7- x 2-inch baking dish. Brush with reserved marinade. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH for 4 minutes; thread tomatoes on ends and rearrange kabobs. Microwave at HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is done. Yield: 4 servings. GOOD----enjoy! ----Southern Living Ed Baldwin, Burlington, N.C. burl!egb