Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce
Prep time: 10min
Total time: 60min
Serves 4
12
boneless, skinless chicken tenders
2 tbsp
fresh lime juice
30 mL
4 tsp
brown sugar
20 mL
2 tsp
grated fresh ginger
10 mL
1/2 tsp
salt
2 mL
2
cloves garlic, crushed
Pinch turmeric
12
bamboo skewers, soaked
PEANUT SAUCE:
1/2 cup
creamy peanut butter
125 mL
1/2 cup
light coconut milk
125 mL
2 tsp
lime zest
10 mL
2 tbsp
fresh lime juice
30 mL
2 tbsp
soy sauce
30 mL
1 tbsp
brown sugar
15 mL
2 tsp
grated fresh ginger
10 mL
Pinch crushed hot pepper flakes
1/4 of the recipe:
calories
360
fat
19 g
saturated fat
5 g
carbs
18 g
protein
31 g
cholestrol
60 mg
fibre
2 g
sodium
1132 mg
Directions
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In a medium bowl, stir together chicken, lime juice, brown sugar, ginger, salt, garlic and turmeric; cover and refrigerate for 30 min. Thread 1 piece of chicken onto the end of each skewer.
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Peanut Sauce: Meanwhile, in a small saucepan over medium heat, stir together peanut butter, coconut milk, lime zest, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and hot pepper flakes. Stir continuously until sauce is smooth and thickened, about 5 min.
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Preheat lightly oiled grill to medium-high. Place skewers on grill; close lid and grill until cooked through, 4 to 5 min. per side. Serve with peanut sauce alongside for dipping.
