[NEW] Coconut Chicken Satay

Sweet peanuts and coconut pair with hot pepper and tangy lime for a delectable grilling option. Serve this dish up with grilled sweet potatoes and a side of green veggies for a delicious, gourmet spread that requires minimal effort. Split this into more servings to make it an appetizer. Tip: To toast shredded coconut, place in a dry skillet over medium heat and stir until lightly browned (2-3 minutes).
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Prep Time: 20 min.
Cook Time:
Total Time: 20 mins
4 Servings
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[NEW] Coconut Chicken Satay

Ingredients

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Instructions

  1. Soak wooden skewers in water (10 minutes).
  2. In a food processor or blender, process all sauce ingredients until smooth.
  3. Thread chicken onto about a dozen skewers. Place on a foil-lined baking sheet and set aside. Drizzle ¼ cup of the mixture over the raw chicken skewers.
  4. Place oven rack at the highest setting and set the broiler to high. Broil chicken until partially cooked (4-5 minutes). Take the baking sheet out, turn the skewers over, drizzle another ¼ cup peanut sauce on top, and cook through (4-5 minutes).
  5. Top the chicken with toasted coconut and serve with extra peanut sauce on the side.

Nutrition Facts

4 servings per container
Serving size 227 g
Amount per serving
Calories 392
% Daily Value*
Total Fat 23.2g 29%
Saturated Fat 6.9g 35%
Trans Fat 0g
Cholesterol 82.8mg 28%
Sodium 185.6mg 8%
Total Carbohydrate 14.6g 5%
Dietary Fiber 3.75g 14%
Total Sugars 7g
Includes 4.3g Added Sugars 8%
Protein 33.9g
Vitamin D 0mcg 0%
Calcium 38.2mg 2%
Iron 1.8mg 10%
Potassium 614.5mg 15%

*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

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