Chicken Satay

Amount

 Measure

 Ingredient -- Preparation Method

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4

 each

 skinless boneless chicken breast halves -- cut into 1" pieces

 bamboo skewers - soaked in water

2

 tablespoons

 low sodium soy sauce

2

 tablespoons

 lemon juice

1

 teaspoon

 turmeric

1/2

 teaspoon

 cumin powder

3

 tablespoons

 vegetable oil

2

 cloves

 garlic -- minced fine

1

 whole

 shallot -- minced fine

1/2

 teaspoon

 ginger root -- minced fine

Peanut Sauce

1

 cup

 25% less fat creamy peanut butter

1

 tablespoon

 lemon juice

1/2

 cup

 2% milk

1/2

 tablespoon

 low sodium soy sauce

1

 tablespoon

 dark brown sugar

1/4

 teaspoon

 cayenne pepper

Soak the bamboo skewers in water for at least 30 minutes.

In a bowl mix soy sauce, lemon juice, turmeric, cumin, vegetable oil, garlic, shallot and ginger root together and mix well. Add chicken pieces and cover and let marinade for 30 minutes in a refrigerator.
To make peanut butter sauce in a saucepan heat peanut butter, lemon juice, soy sauce, brown sugar and cayenne pepper. Stir until smooth. Keep warm.

Thread chicken pieces onto skewers. Place under broiler or on grill and broil for 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cooked through.
Serve with peanut sauce.

Makes 4 servings.

Per Serving: 645 Calories; 36g Fat (49.4% calories from fat); 45g Protein; 38g Carbohydrate; 4g Dietary Fiber; 71mg Cholesterol; 969mg Sodium. Exchanges: 2 Grain (Starch); 5 Lean Meat; 1/2 Vegetable; 0 Fruit; 0 Non-Fat Milk; 6 Fat; 0 Other Carbohydrates.

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