Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website and email newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author of twelve books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.Chicken satay may be one of the most beloved Thai dishes in the world. After all, you can’t go wrong with creamypeanut sauceand juicy chicken on a stick! This lightened-up version is easy to make and perfect for summer parties.Hip-Hip-Hooray Chicken SatayServes 6Hungry Girl12 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlets¼ tsp. salt⅛ tsp. curry powder⅛ tsp. black pepper⅓ cup plain light soy milk2 tbsp. reduced-fat peanut butter1 ½ tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce1 tsp. granulated sugar¼ tsp. crushed garlic½ tsp. dried minced onion⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper¼ cup fat-free plain yogurt1.Bring a grill sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat.2.Sprinkle chicken with salt, curry powder, and black pepper. Evenly cut into 12 strips, and thread each strip onto a skewer.3.With the grill cover down, grill for 2 – 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.4.Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredientsexceptyogurt in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, or until hot. Mix until uniform.5.Once slightly cooled, stir in yogurt.6.Spoon sauce over chicken skewers or serve on the side.Prep Time:15 minutesCook Time:10 minutesWant the ultimate dish on the latest celebrity food news, plus exclusive recipes, videos and more?Click here to subscribe to the People Food newsletter.HG Heads-Up!If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.Nutritional Information:1/6th of recipe (2 skewers with sauce): 115 calories. 3.5g total fat (0.5g sat fat), 300mg sodium, 4.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 15g protein‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
Lisa Lillien is the author of the popular Hungry Girl website and email newsletter, featuring smart, funny advice on guilt-free eating. She is also the author of twelve books, six of which debuted at number one on theNew York TimesBest Sellers list. Read herPEOPLE.comblog every Monday for slimmed-down celebrity recipes and more.
Chicken satay may be one of the most beloved Thai dishes in the world. After all, you can’t go wrong with creamypeanut sauceand juicy chicken on a stick! This lightened-up version is easy to make and perfect for summer parties.
Hip-Hip-Hooray Chicken SatayServes 6
Hungry Girl
12 oz. raw boneless skinless lean chicken breast cutlets¼ tsp. salt⅛ tsp. curry powder⅛ tsp. black pepper⅓ cup plain light soy milk2 tbsp. reduced-fat peanut butter1 ½ tbsp. reduced-sodium/lite soy sauce1 tsp. granulated sugar¼ tsp. crushed garlic½ tsp. dried minced onion⅛ tsp. cayenne pepper¼ cup fat-free plain yogurt
1.Bring a grill sprayed with nonstick spray to medium-high heat.
2.Sprinkle chicken with salt, curry powder, and black pepper. Evenly cut into 12 strips, and thread each strip onto a skewer.
3.With the grill cover down, grill for 2 – 3 minutes per side, or until cooked through.
4.Meanwhile, combine all remaining ingredientsexceptyogurt in a medium microwave-safe bowl. Microwave for 1 minute, or until hot. Mix until uniform.
5.Once slightly cooled, stir in yogurt.
6.Spoon sauce over chicken skewers or serve on the side.
Prep Time:15 minutes
Cook Time:10 minutes
Want the ultimate dish on the latest celebrity food news, plus exclusive recipes, videos and more?Click here to subscribe to the People Food newsletter.
HG Heads-Up!If using wooden skewers, presoak them in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning.
Nutritional Information:1/6th of recipe (2 skewers with sauce): 115 calories. 3.5g total fat (0.5g sat fat), 300mg sodium, 4.5g carbs, 0.5g fiber, 2.5g sugars, 15g protein
‘Til next time… Chew the right thing!
source: people.com
