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Peanut Butter Chicken Skewers

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"Most people associate peanut butter with snacks or desserts. This fantastic dish proves it also makes a mouth-watering sauce for chicken."

This Kitchen Approved Recipe has an average star rating of 4.3 Rate/Review | Read Reviews (10)

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Original Recipe Yield 4 servings
 

Ingredients

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/2 cup water
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 4 cloves garlic, minced
  • 3 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
  • 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves
  • 2 cups shredded red cabbage
  • Sliced green onion tops

Directions

  1. In a saucepan, combine the first eight ingredients; cook and stir over medium-high heat for 5 minutes or until smooth. Reserve half of the sauce. Slice chicken lengthwise into 1-in. strips; thread onto metal or soaked wooden skewers.
  2. Grill, uncovered, over medium-hot heat for 2 minutes; turn and brush with peanut butter sauce. Continue turning and basting for 4-6 minutes or until juices run clear.
  3. Place cabbage on a serving plate; top with chicken. Sprinkle with onion tops. Serve with reserved sauce.
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The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2008 by BWILDERED   view full review
I took the other reviewer's advice and added my own soy to taste. The next time I make it I...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jan. 30, 2009 by Connie   view full review
My husband and I loved this recipe. My daughter (7) liked it, and my son (4) wouldn't try it...
The reviewer gave this recipe 4 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 30, 2008 by Josie1   view full review
This has too much soy sauce for my taste. I recommend starting with 1 T., taste it and go from...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jun. 12, 2008 by BusyBusyMom Supporting Member (Click to learn more about Supporting Membership)  view full review
This is soooo YUUUUMMMY! The only thing I will do different in the future is boil the cabbage...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Sep. 23, 2010 by starbaby   view full review
This sauce is so good I could hardly believe it. When I first made it and tasted it on my...
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Feb. 18, 2010 by vitalismom   view full review
This was a little to peanut buttery for me, but it was good
The reviewer gave this recipe 3 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 10, 2008 by DeliTechie   view full review
Not a bad dish.... but still not quite what we were looking for.... I might try again but...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Jul. 5, 2011 by JULIE   view full review
So yummy! I do agree there's just a touch too much soy sauce in the original. I ended up...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on Dec. 16, 2011 by birdlover111   view full review
I love, love, love the sauce just as it's written. Everyone who has tasted this loves it also...
The reviewer gave this recipe 5 stars. This recipe averages a 4.3 star rating.
Reviewed on May 5, 2012 by Heather   view full review
This was delish! I added a dash of cumin cuz i love it, and it came out with a nice kick. but...

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