Chicken Char Siu

1 tbsp grated peeled fresh ginger
2 tbsp low-sodium soy sauce
2 tbsp Hoi sin sauce (see below)
1 tbsp honey
1 clove garlic, minced
1 1/2 lb chicken thighs, skinless, boneless, cut into 18 strips
Cooking spray

Combine all ingredients except the cooking spray, then marinate in refrigerator for 2 hours. Preheat broiler. Thread 1 chicken strip onto each of 18 (6-inch) skewers, reserving marinade. Place skewers on a broiler pan coated with cooking spray, and broil 6 minutes. Turn skewers over, then baste with reserved marinade. Broil 6 minutes or until done.

Hoi sin Sauce substitute
Another common Chinese condiment. This one can be used to add flavor to any stir fry as well as in barbecue sauces and other uses.

1 c Soy Sauce
1 cl Garlic
1 Dried Red Pepper, Crumbled
2 T Catsup
1 T Water, Boiling
1 t Dried Orange Peel
1 t Sesame Oil

In a bowl, combine first 4 ingredients. In a second bowl combine remaining ingredients. Let stand 15 minutes. Pour into soy sauce mixture. blending thoroughly. Pour into jars. Cover and refrigerate.