Easy Chicken Satay Recipe
If you're using bamboo skewers, it's good idea to soak them in water for about 10 minutes so you can avoid during sticks on the barbeque. An indoor grill will also work as will baking the sates in a 400 degree oven until firm and glazed. The most flavor and authentic taste is to use an outside electric or wood-fired BBQ.
Servings: 2
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1/2 pound boneless, skinless chicken breast, cut in 3/4-inch cubes
- 1 large garlic clove
- 1 large shallot
- 2 teaspoons lemon zest
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- 1 teaspoon chili powder
- 1/2 teaspoon curry powder
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 4 bamboo skewers, soaked in water for 10 minutes
Instructions
- Place the chicken in a medium sized bowl.
- Chop the garlic and shallot together either in a food processor or by hand.
- Add garlic and shallot to the chicken along with the lemon zest, red pepper flakes, chili powder and curry powder.
- Stir in the orange juice and mix the meat well to fully coat with spices and orange juice.
- Let chicken marinate for 30 minutes or up to 1 day, covered in the refrigerator.
- When you're ready to cook, divide and thread the chicken onto the 4 skewers.
- Grill the skewers over a hot grill, turning as they brown to cook all sides. Or An indoor grill will also work as will baking the sates in a 400 degree oven until firm and glazed.
- Sates are done when the chicken is firm and thoroughly cooked through.
Notes
Serving size: 2 chicken sates
WW Points: 1
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(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 SmartPoints (Green plan) 0 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 0 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan) Traditionally sates are served with peanut sauce. Many commercial varieties are available including the Thai Kitchen brand. For 2 people, a scant 1/4 cup should do. Quick Peanut Sauce Recipe: If you're feeling ambitious then process together 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1 garlic clove, 2 teaspoons reduced salt soy sauce, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 2 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce. This quick version is quite tasty and has a lot less sodium than commercial varieties if you're watching that part of your diet. Per tablespoon, you'll add 98 calories, 2.9 fat grams, 3.8 g carbs, 0.1 g fiber and 3.4 g protein.
(Must be logged into WW on a smartphone or tablet.) 3 SmartPoints (Green plan) 0 SmartPoints (Blue plan) 0 SmartPoints (Purple plan) 3 PointsPlus (Old plan) Traditionally sates are served with peanut sauce. Many commercial varieties are available including the Thai Kitchen brand. For 2 people, a scant 1/4 cup should do. Quick Peanut Sauce Recipe: If you're feeling ambitious then process together 1/4 cup peanut butter, 1 garlic clove, 2 teaspoons reduced salt soy sauce, 2 teaspoons chopped fresh ginger, 1 tablespoon orange juice, 2 tablespoons water and 1/2 teaspoon hot sauce. This quick version is quite tasty and has a lot less sodium than commercial varieties if you're watching that part of your diet. Per tablespoon, you'll add 98 calories, 2.9 fat grams, 3.8 g carbs, 0.1 g fiber and 3.4 g protein.
Nutrition
Serving: 2chicken satay skewers | Calories: 146kcal | Carbohydrates: 3.8g | Protein: 24.5g | Fat: 2.9g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 73mg | Sodium: 150mg | Potassium: 532mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 3g | Vitamin A: 371IU | Vitamin C: 14mg | Calcium: 23mg | Iron: 1mg