GRILLED ZUCCHINI WITH PEANUT CHICKEN

Grilled Zucchini with Peanut Chicken image

Zucchini slices make perfect finger food. It's fun to make a topping for zucchini and a good solution for a never-ending crop. - Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grv, Utah

Provided by Taste of Home

Time 30m

Yield about 16 appetizers

Number Of Ingredients 14

Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
TOPPING:
1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Julienned carrot and chopped fresh cilantro

Steps:

Place zucchini on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, covered, until tender, 3-4 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper., In a small saucepan, whisk together first seven topping ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken and onion; heat through., To serve, top zucchini slices with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with carrot and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 38 calories, Fat 1g fat (0 saturated fat), Cholesterol 8mg cholesterol, Sodium 110mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, Fiber 0 fiber), Protein 3g protein.