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Chicken satay may be one of the most beloved Thai dishes in the world. After all, you can’t go wrong with creamy peanut sauce and juicy chicken on a stick! This lightened-up version is easy to make and perfect for summer parties.
Hip-Hip-Hooray Chicken Satay
Serves 6
12 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlets
¼ tsp. salt
⅛ tsp. curry powder
⅛ tsp. black pepper
⅓ cup plain light soy milk
2 tbsp. reduced-fat peanut butter
1 ½ tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce
1 tsp. granulated sugar
¼ tsp. crushed garlic
½ tsp. dried minced onion
⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper
¼ cup fat-free plain yogurt
1. Bring a grill sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat.
2. Sprinkle chicken with salt, curry powder, and black pepper. Evenly cut into 12 strips, and thread each strip onto a skewer.
3. With the grill cover down, grill for 2 – 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4. Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredients except yogurt in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, or until hot. Mix until uniform.
5. Once slightly cooled, stir in yogurt.
6. Spoon sauce over chicken skewers or serve on the side.
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Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
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HG Heads-Up! If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Nutritional Information: 1/6th of recipe (2 skewers with sauce): 115 calories. 3.5g total fat (0.5g sat fat), 300mg sodium, 4.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 15g protein
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
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