Mahogany Chicken Waves

(Adapted from Practical Gourmet Small Plates For Sharing)

2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed

1 tablespoon chili powder

1 tablespoon smoked sweet paprika

1 teaspoon cocoa, sifted if lumpy

¼ teaspoon garlic powder

¼ teaspoon pepper

2 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves, cut lengthwise into 4 strips each

8 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 10 minutes

1 tablespoon olive oil

½ teaspoon salt

Combine first 6 ingredients. Add chicken and stir. Chill, covered, for 1 hour.

Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush with olive oil and sprinkle with salt. Cook on a greased grill on medium for about 3 minutes per side until no longer pink inside. Makes 8 skewers.