Spicy Thai Chicken Kabobs

Ingredients

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/2 cup lite soy sauce
• 1/4 cup firmly packed light brown sugar
• 1 tablespoon lime zest
• 1 teaspoon dried crushed red pepper
• 1 1/2 pounds skinned and boned chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 8 (12-inch) wooden or metal skewers
• 1 bunch green onions, cut into 2-inch pieces
• 1 large red bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 1 large yellow bell pepper, cut into 1-inch pieces
• 32 fresh snow peas
• 16 basil leaves

Preparation

1. 1. Whisk together first 5 ingredients and 1/2 cup water in a large shallow dish or zip-top plastic freezer bag; reserve 3/4 cup. Add chicken to dish, turning to coat. Cover or seal, and chill 8 hours, turning occasionally.
2. 2. Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes.
3. 3. Preheat grill to 350° to 400° (medium-high). Remove chicken from marinade, discarding marinade. Thread chicken, onions, and next 4 ingredients alternately onto wooden skewers, leaving 1/4 inch between pieces.
4. 4. Grill kabobs, covered with grill lid, over 350° to 400° (medium-high) heat 6 to 8 minutes on each side or until done. Remove from grill, and baste with reserved 3/4 cup marinade.
5. Spicy Thai Pork Kabobs: Substitute 1 (1.5-lb.) package pork tenderloin, trimmed, for chicken. Proceed with recipe as directed.