Spicy Peanut Grilled Chicken Kebabs
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
15 mins
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Total Time
25 mins
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Servings
8 skewers
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Calories
230 kcal
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Course
Main Course, Dinner
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Cuisine
American
Spicy Peanut Grilled Chicken Kebabs
Description
The Spicy Peanut Grilled Chicken Kebabs use chicken strips and an assortment of vibrant bell peppers and sliced yellow squash threaded onto soaked wooden skewers. The sauce is a creamy blend of peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, ginger, and crushed red pepper flakes, which coats the chicken and vegetables for a flavorful glaze that caramelizes on the grill.
Grilled over medium-high heat, the kebabs develop a mild char and retain juiciness. The peanut sauce adds heat alongside sweet and tangy notes, balancing the savoriness of the seasoned chicken. The finishing garnish of chopped peanuts adds texture while fresh cilantro brings herbaceous brightness.
This recipe suits casual outdoor meals and pairs well with simple grains or leafy salads. Serving the reserved peanut sauce as a dipping option allows adjusting the spice and flavor intensity at the table.
Ingredients
- 1 pound chicken breast cut into strips
- kosher salt
- black pepper freshly ground
- 1 large green bell pepper cut into large chunks
- 1 large bell pepper cut into large chunks, orange
- 2 small yellow summer squash sliced
- 1/2 cup peanut butter creamy
- 2 cloves garlic minced
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce low sodium
- 1/4 cup water
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 teaspoons lime juice
- 1-2 teaspoons red pepper flakes crushed
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/3 cup peanut for garnish, chopped
- cilantro for garnish, fresh
Instructions
- Immerse 8 long wooden skewers in water and soak for 10 minutes. Drain and pat dry.
- Season chicken with salt and pepper to taste. Thread onto skewers along with bell pepper chunks and sliced squash.
- Place the peanut butter, soy sauce, water, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, and ground ginger in a medium bowl. Whisk until smooth, adding more water to thin the sauce as needed. Reserve half of the sauce for dipping.
- Brush chicken and veggies with some of the remaining sauce, then spray lightly with cooking spray.
- Coat gas grill grates with cooking spray (or grill pan) and preheat on medium-high heat.
- Place skewers on grill, cover, and cook 4-5 minutes. Turn and brush with remaining sauce, then cook 2-3 more minutes until chicken is no longer pink.
- Garnish with freshly chopped peanuts and cilantro. Serve with dipping sauce on the side.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 8skewers
Amount Per Serving
Calories 230 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 230kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 13g | 4% |
| Protein | 19g | 38% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 36mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 281mg | 12% |
| Potassium | 528mg | 11% |
| Fiber | 3g | 12% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 870IU | 17% |
| Vitamin C | 49mg | 54% |
| Calcium | 26mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1.2mg | 7% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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