Chicken Satay Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Perfectly spiced grilled chicken skewers soaked in a coconut milk and peanut butter marinade, then grilled and served with a delicious peanut butter dipping sauce.
Servings : 8 servings
Ingredients
- 1/2 cup Creamy Natural Peanut Butter
- 1/2 cup light Coconut Milk, stirred
- 3 tablespoons fish sauce
- 2 limes, juiced and zested
- 4 cloves garlic, minced
- 1-inch piece fresh ginger, peeled and minced
- 1 teaspoon ground cumin
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 teaspoon, OR to taste, crushed red pepper
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken tenders
- wooden skewers, soaked in water
- sliced green onions, for garnish (optional)
- crushed peanuts, for garnish (optional)
- Cucumber Salad, for serving (optional)
Instructions
- In a large mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, coconut milk, fish sauce, lime juice, lime zest, garlic, minced ginger, cumin, curry, and crushed red pepper; whisk to combine.
- Remove half of the marinade and reserve.
- Add the chicken tenders to the large bowl (or in a ziploc bag together with the marinade) and toss to coat.
- Set in the fridge for 30 minutes, or up to 3 ours to marinate.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat.
- Thread the chicken tenders onto the skewers.
- Brush grill grates with oil and place chicken skewers on the grill.
- Cook for 5 minutes on each side, or until chicken is charred and cooked through.
- Remove from grill and garnish with sliced green onions and peanuts.
- Serve with the reserved satay sauce and a cucumber salad.
Notes
- If preparing the chicken satay skewers in the oven, preheat oven to 450F, place the skewers on a large baking sheet. Bake for 10 minutes, flip the skewers, and continue to bake for another 5 minutes or until cooked through.
- WW FREESTYLE POINTS: 3
Nutrition
Serving: 1 skewer | Calories: 235 kcal | Carbohydrates: 9 g | Protein: 28 g | Fat: 9 g | Saturated Fat: 2 g | Cholesterol: 72 mg | Sodium: 764 mg | Potassium: 579 mg | Fiber: 1 g | Sugar: 2 g | Vitamin A: 115 IU | Vitamin C: 6.7 mg | Calcium: 25 mg | Iron: 1.2 mg | Net Carbs: 8 g
Nutritional info is an estimate and provided as courtesy. Values may vary according to the ingredients and tools used. Please use your preferred nutritional calculator for more detailed info.