Ingredients

• 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken thigs or breasts
• 3 tablespoons soy sauce
• 1 1/2 tablespoons peanut butter or tahini
• 1 teaspoon roasted sesame oil
• 1 small garlic clove, peeled
• a few drops of hot sauce
• salt & freshly ground black pepper
• 1/4 teaspoon sugar
• 1 tablespoon rice or other mild vinegar
• 1 cucumber
• 1/2 cup minced cilantro leaves

Directions

1. Star a charcoal or gas grill, or preheat the broiler. Cut the chicken into 1/2 to 1 inch pieces. Drizzle with 2 tablespoons of soy sauce.

2. In a blende,r combine remaining soy sauce with peanut butter, sesame oil, garlic, hot sauce, salt and pepper to taste, sugar, and vinegear. Add hot water, one teaspoon at a time until blender is smooth and creamy.

3. Grill or broil the chiekn, turning once or twice. Total cooking time will be 6-8 minutes for breasts. 10-12 minutes for thighs. Peel the cucumber, slice it in half the long way, and scoop out seeds with spoon. Toss with sauce & cucumber.

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