Ingredients

  • 1 clove garlic, minced
  • 1 inch piece of ginger, minced
  • 1 scallion, minced
  • 1 tablespoon rice wine
  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 1 tablespoon sesame oil
  • 1 1/2 teaspoons 5 spice powder
  • 2 tablespoons canola oil
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts
  • 12 gorgeous plums of any color

Method

  • In a large bowl, combine all the ingredients for marinade, except the chicken and plums. Reserve 2-3 tablespoons of marinade for basting and set aside.
  • Cut chicken into 1 1/2 inch pieces and add to marinade. Mix well, to coat chicken pieces.
  • Marinate for 3-6 hours in refrigerator. You can transfer the chicken with the marinade to a ziplock bag if desired.
  • Cut plums in halves.
  • On skewers, alternate pieces of chicken and plum halves.
  • Preheat grill.
  • Grill Kebabs over medium indirect heat, basting the plums and chicken with reserved marinade.Turn after a few minutes to get all the surfaces cooked and browned. This should take about 15-20 minutes.
  • Serve with some steamed brown or white rice to sop up all the delicious juices. For the perfect bite make sure to take a piece of plum with the chicken!