Heart-Healthy Chicken Satay Skewers

Elevate your weeknight dinners with these Heart-Healthy Chicken Satay Skewers, a flavorful and nutritious twist on a classic favorite. Featuring lean chicken breast marinated in a zesty blend of reduced-sodium soy sauce, lime juice, fresh ginger, and warming spices like cumin and coriander, these skewers are both light and satisfying. Grilled to tender perfection in under 15 minutes, they’re paired with a creamy tahini yogurt sauce enhanced with honey and fresh cilantro for a guilt-free dipping experience. Perfect for a quick, high-protein meal, these skewers are easy to prep ahead and ideal for summer barbecues or casual gatherings. Enjoy a delicious dish that’s low in sodium, high in flavor, and made with heart health in mind!

Nutriscore Rating: 68/100

Prep Time:20 mins

Cook Time:12 mins

Total Time:32 mins

Servings: 4

Ingredients

• 1 pound Chicken breast
• 0.25 cup Reduced-sodium soy sauce
• 2 tablespoons Olive oil
• 2 tablespoons Lime juice
• 2 cloves Garlic
• 1 tablespoon Fresh ginger
• 1 teaspoon Ground coriander
• 1 teaspoon Ground cumin
• 0.25 teaspoon Cayenne pepper
• 0.5 teaspoon Black pepper
• 8 pieces Skewers
• 2 tablespoons Tahini
• 0.25 cup Plain Greek yogurt
• 1 teaspoon Honey
• 1 tablespoon Chopped fresh cilantro

Directions

Step 1

Begin by soaking the skewers in water for at least 30 minutes if they are wood or bamboo, to prevent burning.

Step 2

Cut the chicken breast into thin strips, each about 1 inch in width and 4-5 inches long.

Step 3

In a bowl, combine the reduced-sodium soy sauce, olive oil, lime juice, minced garlic, minced fresh ginger, ground coriander, ground cumin, cayenne pepper, and black pepper.

Step 4

Add the chicken strips to the marinade, ensuring all pieces are well-coated. Cover the bowl and let the chicken marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour, preferably up to 4 hours.

Step 5

Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat.

Step 6

Thread the marinated chicken strips onto the soaked skewers.

Step 7

Grill the chicken skewers for about 5-6 minutes on each side, or until the chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks. Ensure internal temperature of the chicken reaches 165°F (75°C).

Step 8

While the chicken is grilling, prepare the tahini yogurt sauce by mixing the tahini, Greek yogurt, honey, and chopped fresh cilantro in a small bowl until smooth and well combined.

Step 9

Once the chicken is cooked, remove the skewers from the grill and let them rest for a couple of minutes.

Step 10

Serve the skewers warm with the tahini yogurt sauce on the side for dipping.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	(1519.6g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2462.5

Total Fat 128.7g	0%
Saturated Fat 32.1g	0%
Polyunsaturated Fat 5.0g
Cholesterol 796.2mg	0%
Sodium 5915.5mg	0%
Total Carbohydrate 67.7g	0%
Dietary Fiber 13.3g	0%
Total Sugars 25.3g
Protein 265.1g	0%

Vitamin D 0IU	0%
Calcium 2666.7mg	0%
Iron 10732.0mg	0%
Potassium 4107.5mg	0%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 46.5%

Protein: 42.6%

Carbs: 10.9%