Mix together all of the ingredients for the marinade. To flatten the chicken breasts, place them between two layers of plastic wrap and carefully bash with a rolling pin. Cut each one lengthwise into four or five strips. Marinate the chicken for 15-30 minutes. Salk eight bamboo or wooden skewers in cold water for about 20 minutes - this stops them from becoming burnt or charred during cooking.

To make the peanut sauce, heat the vegetable oil in a pan and sautee the onion and red pepper for 4 minutes. Add the remaining ingredients. Bring to a boil, stirring, then simmer for 2 minutes or until thickened.

Turn on the broiler. Thread the chicken strips onto the skewers and broil for about 8 minutes, turning occasionally. Serve the skewers with the dipping sauce and rice.