CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH SPICY PEANUT SAUCE

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A spicy, fun way to dress up the boneless skinless chicken breasts we always have on hand. These work as a main dish for a weeknight meal, or a different appetizer or snack for a casual party.

Provided by EmmyDuckie

Categories     < 60 Mins

Time 40m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1 cup peanut butter
2 tablespoons soy sauce
2 tablespoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 inch piece lemongrass
1 tablespoon Asian chili sauce (like Sriracha)
1/4 cup loosely packed fresh cilantro leaves
1/2 lime, juice of
4 boneless skinless chicken breasts
16 bamboo skewers
1/2 lime, juice of
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1/2 teaspoon cardamom

Steps:

  • Combine all sauce ingredients in a food processor and mix. Thin as needed with a little water or rice vinegar, just until sauce is smooth. It will be very thick at this stage. This is okay!
  • Cut each chicken breast lengthwise into four strips. Toss strips with lime juice, soy sauce, vinegar and cardamom. Allow to sit in this mixture for about an hour.
  • Preheat grill or broiler, and cook chicken until done and lightly browned.
  • Warm sauce in a small saucepan, and drizzle over cooked chicken, or serve on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 536.5, Fat 34, SaturatedFat 7, Cholesterol 68.4, Sodium 1127.8, Carbohydrate 18.7, Fiber 4.1, Sugar 10.7, Protein 45

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