Grilled chicken takes on Thai flavor in this scrumptious chicken skewer recipe! Tender, juicy chicken is marinated in a bold and flavorful blend of soy sauce, coconut oil, and minced ginger. Afterwards, the meat is skewered, grilled, and served with a pleasing peanut dipping sauce.
The sauce steals the show in this crowd-pleasing dish. Peanut butter teams up with nutritious ingredients like ginger, honey, and a splash of lime. These killer flavors yield a creamy blend of sweet and tangy with a touch of heat. Packed with protein and nutrients, the hand-held meal is fun, satisfying, and mess-free.
Don’t underestimate their popularity. These scrumptious grilled chicken skewers will star at your next BBQ or outdoor party!
Yields: 6 servings | Serving Size: 2 skewers with sauce | Calories: 327 | Total Fat: 18g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Trans Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 107mg | Sodium: 1019mg | Carbohydrates: 14g | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 8g | Protein: 29g | SmartPoints (Freestyle): 9
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 pounds chicken breast fillets (about 4 fillets) cut lengthwise into 12 strips
- 1/2 cup lite soy sauce, optional Tamari
- 2 tablespoons sesame oil
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 teaspoons red pepper flakes
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter, creamy or crunchy
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 2 tablespoons lite soy sauce, optional Tamari
- 2 teaspoons freshly grated ginger
- 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1/4 cup water
- 12 small (6 inch) skewers
Instructions
- Whisk together soy sauce, sesame oil, honey, vinegar, garlic, minced ginger, and red pepper flakes. Place chicken strips in marinade, cover, refrigerate, and let sit overnight or at least 5 hours.
- Peanut Sauce: Add all ingredients to a food processor or blender and pluse until smooth. Add additional water if a thinner consistency is desired. Pour sauce into a glass dish or jar, cover and refrigerate until ready to serve.
- Thread skewers with marinated chicken strips and refrigerate while heating the remaining marinate. Pour the remaining marinate into a small sauce pan, bring to a boil, reduce heat and simmer until thickened.
- Lightly oil grates of grill, grill pan, or skillet with canola or coconut oil, and turn to medium-high heat. Once hot, add skewers and cook for about 3-4 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and lightly browned, basting with the marinade as it cooks.
- Serve Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce. Enjoy!
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