Low Calorie Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce
This Low Calorie Chicken Satay with Peanut Sauce is just 96 calories per skewer, and the peanut sauce is included in the calories!These healthy chicken satay skewers make a great appetizer or main course, and are packed with flavor!Special Tip: If you choose to use wooden skewers, make sure to soak them in water for an hour before adding the chicken them, otherwise they will catch fire.
Equipment
- 1 gallon freezer bag
- 10 metal or wooden skewers (if using wooden skewers, be sure to soak them first- see above)
Ingredients
Chicken Satay Kabobs:
- 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce
- 1 tablespoon zero calorie all-natural brown sugar or regular brown sugar
- 1 clove garlic minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger minced
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 boneless chicken breasts
Peanut Sauce:
- ¼ cup peanut butter
- 1 teaspoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon miso paste or Gluten-Free Miso Paste
- 1 teaspoon sesame oil
- 1 ½ tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce or tamari sauce
- ½ garlic clove minced
Instructions
- To a gallon freezer bag combine the soy sauce, brown sugar, garlic, ginger, and lime juice. Close the bag and squats together until well mixed.
- Slice the chicken breasts into 5 strips each chicken breast, and add to the bag. Squish together in the sauce to coat. Move to the fridge and marinate for 1-24 hours.
- Add one marinated chicken strip to each skewer, and preheat the grill to medium heat.
- Grill skewers over medium heat for 15-20 minutes, turning often, until all sides of the chicken is well browned.
- Meanwhile, add all of the peanut sauce ingredients to a bowl and mix well.
- To serve, add 1-4 skewers to a plate and serve hot with peanut dip.
Nutrition
Serving: 1skewerCalories: 96kcalCarbohydrates: 2.3gProtein: 12.5gFat: 4.4gSaturated Fat: 0.8gCholesterol: 26mgSodium: 291mgPotassium: 59mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 0.8gCalcium: 2mgIron: 1mg
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