Quick Thai Chicken Skewers with Peanut Coconut Sauce

Published March 4, 2017
1 minute read

Published March 4, 2017
1 minute read

Savory and succulent, these Thai-style chicken skewers are quick to make and loaded with umami. Marinated in a creamy peanut coconut sauce, these skewers require little prep and can be paired with rice for an easy and healthy weeknight meal.

Quick Thai Chicken Skewers

Ingredients

12 wooden or metal skewers
3 tablespoons reduced sodium, reduced sugar peanut butter
3 tablespoons unsweetened light coconut milk
1 tablespoon reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 teaspoon Thai red curry paste or Sriracha
4 (4-ounce) boneless skinless chicken breasts, each cut into 3 strips
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
1 tablespoon finely chopped roasted, unsalted peanuts
1 lime, cut into 8 wedges

Directions

If using wooden skewers, soak in water for at least 30 minutes.

Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce and Sriracha in a small saucepan over medium-low heat. Cook, stirring constantly, just until smooth and well-blended.

Thread chicken evenly on skewers. Brush peanut mixture over chicken. Let marinate 10 minutes to 1 hour.

Preheat broiler to high or grill to medium-high. Broil chicken 8–10 minutes, turning once, until golden brown and cooked through. Sprinkle with cilantro and peanuts. Serve with lime wedges.

Nutrition Information

Serves: 4 | Serving Size: 3 skewers

Per serving: Calories: 205; Total Fat: 10g; Saturated Fat: 3g; Monounsaturated Fat: 3g; Cholesterol: 68mg; Sodium: 244mg; Carbohydrate: 4g; Dietary Fiber: 1g; Sugar: 1g; Protein: 26g

Nutrition Bonus: Potassium: 382mg; Iron: 8%; Vitamin A: 3%; Vitamin C: 3%; Calcium: 2%

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