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Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Aug 26, 2010
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Peanut sauce provides a simple addition to grilled chicken served with rice.

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Peanut Sauce

  • Prep Time 30 min
  • Total 1 hr 20 min
  • Servings 4
  • Ingredients 12
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Ingredients

Chicken

  • 8 bamboo skewers (8 inches long)
  • 1 lb boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • 1/4 cup teriyaki marinade and sauce (from 15-oz bottle)

Rice

  • 1 cup uncooked instant brown rice
  • 1 1/4 cups water

Sauce

  • 1/4 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
  • 3 tablespoons teriyaki marinade and sauce (from 15-oz bottle)
  • 1 tablespoon lime juice
  • 1/4 teaspoon red pepper sauce
  • 4 medium green onions, chopped (1/4 cup)
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely chopped

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Soak bamboo skewers in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning. In medium bowl, mix chicken and 1/4 cup teriyaki marinade. Cover; refrigerate 30 to 60 minutes to marinate.
  • Step 
    2
    Meanwhile, heat coals or gas grill for direct heat. In small bowl, stir all sauce ingredients until blended; set aside.
  • Step 
    3
    Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken on skewers. Place skewers on grill. Cover grill; cook over medium heat 8 to 10 minutes, turning once, until chicken is no longer pink in center.
  • Step 
    4
    Meanwhile, cook rice in water as directed on package, omitting butter and salt. Sprinkle chicken with additional chopped fresh cilantro if desired. Serve with sauce and rice.

Nutrition

430 Calories
13g Total Fat
34g Protein
43g Total Carbohydrate
4g Sugars

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
430
Calories from Fat
120
Total Fat
13g
21%
Saturated Fat
3g
15%
Trans Fat
0g
Cholesterol
70mg
23%
Sodium
840mg
35%
Potassium
420mg
12%
Total Carbohydrate
43g
14%
Dietary Fiber
6g
25%
Sugars
4g
Protein
34g
% Daily Value*:
Vitamin A
2%
2%
Vitamin C
2%
2%
Calcium
4%
4%
Iron
10%
10%
Exchanges:
2 Starch; 0 Fruit; 1 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 4 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;
Carbohydrate Choice
3
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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