Jalapeno-Lemon Chicken Šašliks

Adapted from Afghan Food and Cookery

• 1 - 2 boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1" chunks
• 1 medium jalapeno, stemmed and seeded
• 1/2 medium onion
• 3 - 5 cloves of garlic
• 2 - 3 tbsp lemon juice (about 1 lemon, juiced)
• 1 - 2 tsp coriander seeds, to taste
• 1 - 2 tsp peppercorns, any variety, to taste
• 1 - 2 tsp brown or palm sugar, to taste
• 1 - 2 tsp salt, to taste
• sprig of mint (optional)

Combine all ingredients except chicken in a blender or food processor and puree. Pour marinade over chicken and marinate for 4 to 6 hours. Remove chicken from marinade and skewer. Grill over moderate heat until cooked through.

As with the Cranberry-Chile Pork, this marinade makes enough for at least 2 large chicken breasts.