CopyCat Bennigan’s Bamboo Chicken and Shrimp Skewers
Ingredients
3 Chicken Skewers
3 Shrimp Skewers
Marinade:
1/2 cup fresh Jalapeños
1/2 cup Garlic
1/2 cup fresh minced Ginger
1/2 cup freshly squeezed Lemon Juice
2 1/2 cups Soy Sauce
1 1/4 cups Sesame Oil
1 1/2 cups Brown Sugar
Peanut Sauce:
2/3 cup Crunchy Peanut Butter
1 1/2 cups unsweetened Coconut Milk
1/4 cup Lemon Juice
2 tablespoons Soy Sauce
2 tablespoons Brown Sugar
1 teaspoon grated fresh Ginger
4 cloves minced Garlic
1/2 teaspoon Cayenne Pepper
1/4 cup Chicken Stock
1/4 cup Heavy Cream
1 cup Lo Mein Noodles
Directions
Combine all the ingredients for the marinade in a bowl and blend.
Place the skewers in a long shallow dish.
Pour the marinade over the skewers and refrigerate 2 – 4 hours.
Remove the skewers from the marinade and place onto a well-oiled section of the grill or large sauté pan.
Cook the chicken and shrimp for 3 – 4 minutes, until done.
In a saucepan over medium heat, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and cayenne. Cook for about 5 minutes until consistency of heavy cream, stirring frequently.
Transfer to a blender and pulse briefly 3 – 4 times.
Add the chicken stock and heavy cream. Blend for 1 minute, or until it is smooth and creamy.
Toss the cooked lo mein noodles with 1/2 cup peanut sauce.
Reserve remainder for dipping.
Place the skewers on top of noodles and serve.