INDONESIAN PEANUT CHICKEN

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Yummy grilled chicken served with peanut sauce. The recipe calls for chicken breasts, but I really prefer to use boneless chicken thighs. Prep time does not include marinating time.

Provided by breezermom

Categories     Chicken

Time 30m

Yield 4 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 14

1/2 cup cream of coconut
3 tablespoons lime juice
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
2 teaspoons soy sauce
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper
4 boneless skinless chicken breast halves (I like to use boneless, skinless thighs)
4 (10 inch) wooden skewers
1/3 cup chunky peanut butter
1/3 cup water
2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon cider vinegar
2 garlic cloves, crushed
1/8 teaspoon ground red pepper

Steps:

  • For the chicken:.
  • Combine the cream of coconut, lime juice, vegetable oil, soy sauce, 2 cloves crushed garlic, and 1/8 tsp ground red pepper; stir well. Set marinade mixture aside.
  • Cut each chicken breast half into 4 pieces. Add the chicken to the marinade; toss gently. Cover and marinate in the refrigerator at least 4 hours.
  • Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes, or use metal skewers. Remove the chicken from the marinade; discard marinade. Thread the chicken onto skewers.
  • Grill over medium hot coals (350 to 400 degrees) for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until the chicken is done. Serve with the peanut sauce.
  • Peanut Sauce:.
  • Combine all the ingredients, stirring well. (Makes 3/4 cup).

Nutrition Facts : Calories 438.8, Fat 23.3, SaturatedFat 8.6, Cholesterol 75.5, Sodium 926.5, Carbohydrate 27, Fiber 2, Sugar 21.3, Protein 32.2

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