Sesame Chicken Skewers

This recipe serves 4.

Ingredients:

• 125ml (1/2 cup) Maggi Taste of Asia cooking soy sauce
• 125ml (1/2 cup) sake (rice wine)
• 80ml (1/3 cup) granulated sugar
• 2 large cloves garlic, finely chopped
• 1 teaspoon peeled, finely chopped fresh ginger
• 1/2 teaspoon Maggi instant chicken flavour bouillon
• 1/2 teaspoon sesame oil
• 4 (about 1 lb total) boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut 1 1/2 inch pieces
• 12 to 15 (6 inch) skewers
• 1 tablespoon toasted sesame seeds
• 2 tablespoons finely chopped cilantro (coriander leaves) (optional)

Method:

1. Combine soy sauce, sake, sugar, garlic, ginger, bouillon and oil in medium bowl; reserve 80ml (1/3 cup).
2. Add chicken to remaining marinade; toss to coat.  Refrigerate for 1 to 2 hours.
3. Preheat griller or broiler.
4. Thread chicken into skewers.  Discard marinade.
5. Grill or broil chicken, turning and basting with reserved marinade, for 10 to 15 minutes or until no longer pink.
6. Sprinkle with sesame seeds and cilantro before serving.

Note: If you are using wooden skewers, soak skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading.