Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Skewers with Peanut Sauce

Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Skewers with Peanut Sauce is a vibrant and flavorful dish that brings together juicy chicken and colorful vegetables, all coated in a creamy, nutty sauce. Perfect for a healthy dinner, this meal is both satisfying and packed with essential nutrients.

Grilled Chicken and Vegetable Skewers with Peanut Sauce
30 minutes
Difficulty: Easy
American
450 kcal

Ingredients

  • Chicken breast - 300 grams, cubed
  • Bell pepper (red or yellow) - 1 medium, cut into 1-inch pieces
  • Zucchini - 1 medium, sliced into rounds
  • Red onion - 1 small, cut into wedges
  • Cherry tomatoes - 100 grams
  • Olive oil - 2 tablespoons
  • Salt - 1 teaspoon
  • Black pepper - 1/2 teaspoon
  • Wooden skewers - 4 (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
  • Peanut butter - 3 tablespoons
  • Soy sauce - 2 tablespoons
  • Lime juice - 1 tablespoon
  • Honey - 1 tablespoon
  • Garlic - 1 clove, minced
  • Ginger - 1 teaspoon, grated

Steps

  1. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat.
  2. In a large bowl, combine the cubed chicken with olive oil, salt, and black pepper. Toss to coat evenly.
  3. Thread the chicken, bell pepper, zucchini, red onion, and cherry tomatoes onto the soaked skewers, alternating between the ingredients.
  4. In a separate bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, garlic, and ginger until smooth to make the peanut sauce.
  5. Place the skewers on the preheated grill and cook for about 10-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and the vegetables are tender.
  6. Serve the skewers hot with the peanut sauce drizzled on top or on the side for dipping.

Nutrition

  • Calories: 450
  • Protein: 35 g
  • Carbs: 25 g
  • Fiber: 3 g
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 800 mg
  • Cholesterol: 70 mg
  • Total Fat: 25 g
  • Saturated Fat: 4 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
  • Water: 0.5 L

Health Benefits

  • High in protein, which is essential for muscle repair and growth.
  • Rich in vitamins and minerals from the vegetables, supporting overall health.

Tags

AmericanHealthyDinner