Marinated Chicken Kabobs (Microwave)

3 chick breast halves, skinned and boned
3 tablespoons soy sauce
3 tablespoons commercial Italian salad dressing
2 teaspoons sesame seeds
2 teaspoons lemon juice
1/8 teaspoon ground ginger
1/8 teaspoon garlic powder
1 small green pepper, cut into eighths
1 small onion, cut into eighths
1/3 cup water
1 (14 1/2-ounce) can artichoke hearts, drained and sliced in half (optional)
8 cherry tomatoes

Cut chicken breasts into 1-inch pieces. Place in a shallow container, and set aside. Combine next 6 ingredients in a jar; cover tightly, and shake vigorously. Pour over chicken; cover and marinate in refrigerator at least 2 hours.

Combine green pepper, onion, and water in a large glass bowl. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap, and microwave at HIGH for 3 to 4 minutes or until crisp-tender. Drain well.

Remove chicken from marinade, reserving marinade. Alternately thread chicken and vegetables, except tomatoes, on 12-inch wooden skewers.

Place kabobs in a 12x7x2-inch baking dish. Brush with reserved marinade. Cover with heavy-duty plastic wrap. Microwave at HIGH for 4 minutes; thread tomatoes on ends and rearrange kabobs. Microwave at HIGH for 4 to 5 minutes or until chicken is done.

Yield: 4 servings
Source: Southern Living