Honey Porter Glazed Chicken Skewers

2		cloves garlic,s grated with a microplane (or minced)
1/3  cup		honey
1/2  cup		porter or stout beer
1  teaspoon		red pepper flakes
1  teaspoon		Dijon mustard
1  cup		soy sauce
1  teaspoon		pepper
1		cup chopped shallot (about medium shallot)
6		boneless skinless chicken thigh fillets, cut into cubes
2  tablespoons		oil for the grill
1  tablespoon		Chopped cilantro for garnish (optional)

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1.In a small bowl whisk together the garlic, honey, porter, red pepper flakes, mustard, soy sauce and pepper. Add the chicken cubes, refrigerate for 1 hour and up to overnight.
2.Remove the chicken from marinade (reserve the marinade) thread the chicken through wooden skewers.
3.In a pot over medium high heat, add the olive oil and shallots. Sautee until shallots have softened, about 5 minutes. Add marinade and boil, stirring frequently, until reduced and thickened, about 8 minutes.

Grill directions:
4.Preheat grill to medium high.
5.Brush the grill lightly with oil.
6.Brush the chicken with the glaze, place on the grill. Brush with glaze and turn every 2-4 minutes until cooked through, about 10 minutes.
7.Sprinkle with chopped cilantro prior to serving.

Oven directions:
8.Preheat the oven to 400. Place chicken on a baking sheet covered with aluminum foil. Brush liberally with glaze. Roast at 400 for 30-40 minutes, brushing with glaze every 8-10 minutes until cooked through.
9.Sprinkle with chopped cilantro prior to serving.