Best Peanut Butter Chicken Kabobs Recipes

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN KABOBS

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This recipe is inspired by beef kabobs from West Africa commonly called suya (or seree in Sierra Leone) and consisting of spicy skewered beef pieces traditionally marinated in homemade tomato paste and ground peanuts. You can recreate a similar flavor profile at home with the peanut butter in your pantry--it's a great ingredient to play with. Using peanut butter in savory dinner recipes adds a rich, nutty taste and the fat helps keep the protein moist.

Provided by Yumna Jawad

Time 1h

Yield 4 to 6 servings

Number Of Ingredients 11

Ingredients

1 small onion
2 tablespoons unsalted peanut butter
2 tablespoons tomato paste
1 tablespoon olive oil, plus more for the grill if needed
2 teaspoons ground cumin
1/2 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
1/4 teaspoon powdered ginger
1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch cubes
Cooked jasmine rice, for serving
Sliced green onions, for serving

Steps:

Soak 5 to 6 wooden skewers in water for at least 1 hour.
In the bowl of a food processor, grate the onion until it's finely chopped. Add the peanut butter, tomato paste, olive oil, cumin, salt, crushed red pepper and powdered ginger. Continue to blend until the mixture is well combined and smooth.
Transfer the sauce to a large bowl. Add the chicken to the sauce and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 20 minutes to allow the chicken to marinate.
Preheat a grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Clean and oil the grates with olive oil, if necessary.
Add the chicken to the wooden skewers (make 5 to 6 skewers). Brush both sides of the chicken with any leftover marinade.
Carefully place the chicken skewers onto the grill. Grill until the chicken is cooked through on all sides, about 10 minutes total.
Serve over jasmine rice garnished with green onions, if desired.

CHICKEN KABOBS WITH PEANUT BUTTER-SOY MARINADE

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A marinade made with pantry ingredients-peanut butter, soy sauce and dressing-gives these quick and tasty chicken kabobs great Thai-inspired flavor.

Provided by My Food and Family

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Time 28m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 6

Ingredients

1/4 cup KRAFT Sweet Honey CATALINA Dressing
3 Tbsp. creamy peanut butter
1 Tbsp. lite soy sauce
1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut lengthwise into strips
2 Tbsp. dry roasted peanuts, chopped
1 green onion, chopped

Steps:

Mix first 3 ingredients until blended. Pour over chicken in medium bowl; toss to evenly coat. Refrigerate 10 min.
Heat broiler. Remove chicken from dressing mixture; discard dressing mixture. Thread chicken onto 8 skewers. Place on rack of broiler pan.
Broil, 6 inches from heat, 4 min. on each side or until chicken is done. Top with nuts and onions.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 270, Fat 14 g, SaturatedFat 2.5 g, TransFat 0 g, Cholesterol 65 mg, Sodium 470 mg, Carbohydrate 0 g, Fiber 1 g, Sugar 0 g, Protein 28 g