Spicy Peanut Chicken Kabobs

  Chicken & Turkey

A little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of flavor! These kabobs make a wonderful accompaniment to any party or get-together.

Spicy Peanut Chicken Kabobs

Average Rating: 5

TOTAL TIME: Prep: 20 min. + marinating Grill: 10 min.
YIELD: 8 appetizers.

Ingredients

  • 1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
  • 3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
  • 4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
  • 1 teaspoon ground cumin
  • 3/4 teaspoon salt
  • 1/4 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
  • 1 garlic clove, minced
  • 1 large onion, finely chopped
  • 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Instructions

  • 1. In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Set aside 3 tablespoons marinade for sauce. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add onion and chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate sauce.
  • 2. Drain and discard marinade. Thread chicken onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers.
  • 3. Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Brush with reserved sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts

1 kabob: 94 calories, 3g fat (1g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 275mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 13g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges:
2 lean meat, 1/2 fat.

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