Lemon Grass Chicken Skewer

Lemon Grass Chicken Skewer

Ingredients:
2 long or 4 short lemon grass stems
2 large skinless,boneless chicken breasts,about 400g
1 small egg white
1 carrot,finely grated
1 small fresh red chilli,deseeded and chopped
2 tbsp snipped fresh garlic chives
2 tbsp chopped coriander
salt and pepper
1 tbsp corn oil
coriander springs and lime slices,to garnish mixed salad leaves,to serve

Method:

• If the lemon grass stems are long,cut them in half across the centre to make 4 short lenghts.Cut each stem in half lenghtways, so that you have 8 sticks.
• Coarsely chop the chicken pieces and place them in a food processor with the egg white.Process to a smooth paste,then add the carrot,chilli,garlic chives,coriander and salt and pepper to taste.
• Process for a few seconds to mix well. Transfer the mixture to a large bowl.Cover and chill in the refrigerator for 15 min.
• Preheat the grill to medium.Divide the mixture into 8 equal-size portions and use your hands to shape the mixture around the lemon grass 'Skewers'.
• Brush the skewers with oil and cook under the hot grill for 4-6 minutes,turning them occasionally,until golden brown and thoroughly cooked.Alternatively, barbecue over medium-hot coals.
• Transfer to serving plates.
• Garnish with coriander sprigs and lime slices and serve hot with salad leaves.