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Nutrition Facts (per serving) | |
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269 | Calories |
8g | Fat |
10g | Carbs |
39g | Protein |
Nutrition Facts | |
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Servings: 4 | |
Amount per serving | |
Calories | 269 |
% Daily Value* | |
Total Fat 8g | 10% |
Saturated Fat 2g | 10% |
Cholesterol 96mg | 32% |
Sodium 878mg | 38% |
Total Carbohydrate 10g | 4% |
Dietary Fiber 1g | 2% |
Total Sugars 6g | |
Protein 39g | |
Vitamin C 4mg | 20% |
Calcium 33mg | 3% |
Iron 2mg | 10% |
Potassium 395mg | 8% |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a food serving contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. |
It's surprisingly easy to make Thai-style chicken satay sticks at home. These succulent bits of chicken breast are served with a smooth and creamy peanut sauce and make an excellent low-fat appetizer.
The recipe requires a marinade made of ginger, garlic, brown sugar, and soy. After an hour, the chicken strips will be ready for the grill or broiler. To finish off this tasty dish, the sauce includes many of the same ingredients and the peanut butter adds a distinct and unforgettable taste.
Ingredients
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1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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2 tablespoons soy or tamari sauce, preferably low sodium
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger
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1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
For the Sauce:
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1 tablespoon brown sugar
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1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari, preferably low sodium
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1 clove garlic, crushed
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2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
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2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice
Steps to Make It
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Gather the ingredients.
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Cut the chicken breasts into 8 strips. Place in a large resealable plastic bag.
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In a small bowl, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Add to the bag. Marinate the chicken strips in the refrigerator for 1 hour.
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Presoak 8 bamboo skewers for 30 minutes. Preheat the grill or broiler, coated with cooking spray.
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For the sauce, combine brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, peanut butter, and lime juice. Stir until smooth and creamy. Thin with a little water if you like.
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Thread chicken strips onto the presoaked skewers.
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Grill or broil chicken for 10 minutes, turning once.
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Serve 2 skewers per person with the peanut sauce on the side.
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Glass Bakeware Warning
Do not use glass bakeware when broiling or when a recipe calls to add liquid to a hot pan, as glass may explode. Even if it states oven-safe or heat-resistant, tempered glass products can, and do, break occasionally.
Tips
- Chicken satay sticks are often served as an appetizer and are a perfect way to start almost any meal, whether it includes Thai food or not. They're also so easy to make that you can prepare them for a small party or cookout and serve more than four people. Simply increase the recipe to suit your needs.
- If you're in the mood for a simple meal, the chicken can take center stage as the entrée. Serve them with jasmine rice and a crisp green salad, and enjoy.
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