Viking VCSO210SS Convection Cookbook - Page 14

Basil Chicken Kabobs Low Low Good Source Fat Sodium of Protein Little skewers of basil-wrapped chicken make these kabobs extra special beginners for any event. While most kabobs are grilled, these come out moist and tender because they're cooked with steam. A simply amazing sauce is the finishing touch. Makes 6 kabobs ½ pound boneless chicken breast, cut into 12 cubes 12 large fresh basil leaves 1 yellow pepper, cut into 12 (1-inch) squares 6 medium white or brown mushrooms, stemmed 6 (4-inch) wooden skewers 6 cherry tomatoes ¼ cup orange juice 1 tablespoon walnut oil 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar 1 tablespoon honey ½ teaspoon prepared mustard freshly ground pepper Wrap each chicken cube with a basil leaf. Thread 1 wrapped chicken cube, one pepper square, one mushroom and another chicken cube on each skewer. Place on greased steam basket and place on high rack in the baking tray. Place all on the upper level. Touch Steam and then program the oven for MANUAL, STEAM COOK and 15 minutes. Press START. While kabobs are cooking, in small bowl, combine all remaining ingredients for sauce. Remove kabobs from oven and add a cherry tomato to the end of each skewer. Serve kabob with sauce. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 90 Cholesterol: 20 mg Fat: 3 g Sodium: 35 mg Carbohydrate: 7 g Protein: 9 g Thai Scallop Appetizers Low Low Low Calorie Cholesterol Sodium The effortless combo of scallops, Thai peanut sauce and mango chunks make these irresistible, so just double the recipe and cook in two batches. Each batch takes only 15 minutes. Makes 12 12 large sea scallops (about 1 pound) paprika 12 (4-inch) wooden skewers 12 (1-inch) cubes fresh mango (about 1 large mango) ½ cup bottled Thai peanut sauce Touch Steam Convection and then program the oven for MANUAL, STEAM BROIL, WITH PREHEAT and 15 minutes. Press START to begin preheating. Place 1 scallop on each wooden skewer. Sprinkle with paprika. Place on the high rack in the baking tray. Place all on the upper level in the preheated oven. Press START. Remove skewers from oven to serving plate. Add mango cube to each skewer. Drizzle peanut sauce over each skewer. Serve immediately. Nutritional analysis per serving: Calories: 45 Cholesterol: 5 mg Fat: 2 g Sodium: 210 mg Carbohydrate: 4 g Protein: 4 g 2