Peanut Butter Chicken Skewers

Name: Peanut Butter Chicken Skewers
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 6 servings
Ingredients: 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter; 1/2 cup water; 1/4 cup soy sauce; 4 garlic cloves, minced; 3 tablespoons lemon juice; 2 tablespoons brown sugar; 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes; 1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves; 2 cups shredded red cabbage; Chopped green onions

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 30 min.

Yield 6 servings

Test Kitchen Approved

Most people associate peanut butter with snacks or desserts. This fantastic chicken skewers with peanut sauce recipe proves it also makes a mouthwatering sauce for chicken.—Jeanne Bennett, North Richland Hills, Texas

Ingredients

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups shredded red cabbage
Chopped green onions

Directions

In a saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until smooth. Reserve half of sauce for serving. Slice chicken lengthwise into 1-in. strips; thread onto 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers.
Grill, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; turn and brush with sauce. Continue turning and basting for 4-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Place cabbage on a serving plate; top with chicken. Sprinkle with green onion. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts

2 skewers: 286 calories, 14g fat (3g saturated fat), 63mg cholesterol, 767mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 29g protein.

"Most people associate peanut butter with snacks or desserts. This fantastic dish proves it also makes a mouthwatering sauce for chicken."—Jeanne Bennett, North Richland Hills, Texas.

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