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Spicy Peanut Grilled Chicken Kebabs

Grilled Spicy Peanut Chicken Kebabs are an easy chicken kabab recipe made with a peanut butter marinade!
Course Dinner, Main Course, Main Dish
Cuisine American
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings 8 skewers
Calories 230kcal
Author Ashley C.

Ingredients

  • 1 pound chicken breast cut into strips
  • Kosher salt
  • Freshly ground black pepper
  • 1 large green bell pepper cut into large chunks
  • 1 large orange bell pepper cut into large chunks
  • 2 small yellow summer squash sliced
  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 2 cloves garlic minced
  • 2 tablespoons low sodium soy sauce
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • 2 teaspoons lime juice
  • 1-2 teaspoons crushed red pepper flakes
  • 1 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/3 cup chopped peanuts for garnish
  • Fresh cilantro for garnish

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

Calories: 230kcal | Carbohydrates: 13g | Protein: 19g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 36mg | Sodium: 281mg | Potassium: 528mg | Fiber: 3g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 870IU | Vitamin C: 49mg | Calcium: 26mg | Iron: 1.2mg