Low-Fat Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

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Fiona Haynes
Fiona Haynes
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Updated on 01/3/22
Low-Fat Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

The Spruce / Wanda Abraham
Prep: 60 mins
Cook: 10 mins
Total: 70 mins
Servings: 4 servings
Nutrition Facts (per serving)
269 Calories
8g Fat
10g Carbs
39g Protein
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Nutrition Facts
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.
(Nutrition information is calculated using an ingredient database and should be considered an estimate.)

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

  • 1 pound skinless, boneless chicken breasts

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 2 tablespoons soy or tamari sauce, preferably low sodium

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 1 teaspoon minced fresh ginger

  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice

For the Sauce:

  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar

  • 1 tablespoon soy sauce or tamari, preferably low sodium

  • 1 clove garlic, crushed

  • 2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter

  • 2 tablespoons freshly squeezed lime juice

Steps to Make It

  1. Gather the ingredients.

    Low-Fat Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce ingredients

    The Spruce / Wanda Abraham

  2. Cut the chicken breasts into 8 strips. Place in a large resealable plastic bag.

    chicken pieces in a plastic bag

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  3. 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.

    chicken and marinade in a plastic bag

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  4. Presoak 8 bamboo skewers for 30 minutes. Preheat the grill or broiler, coated with cooking spray.

    bamboo sticks in a bowl with water

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  5. 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.

    brown sugar, soy sauce, garlic, peanut butter, and lime juice in a bowl

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  6. Thread chicken strips onto the presoaked skewers.

    Thread chicken strips onto the pre-soaked skewers on a baking sheet

    The Spruce / Wanda Abraham

  7. Grill or broil chicken for 10 minutes, turning once.

    chicken on a baking sheet

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  8. Serve 2 skewers per person with the peanut sauce on the side.

    Low-Fat Chicken Satay With Peanut Sauce

    The Spruce / Wanda Abraham

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.