Peanut Sauce-Marinated Chicken Skewers
These Peanut Sauce-Marinated Chicken Skewers deliver 39g protein and 457 calories per serving for a lean lunch with built-in flavor. Quick stovetop prep yields 8 servings, stretching your batch further than standard chicken recipes. Use these when cutting calories while maintaining protein targets — the larger serving count maximizes meal prep efficiency.
Ingredients
- •Peanut Butter, Smooth(120g)
- •Garlic
- •Soy Sauce, Low Sodium(30g)
- •Sesame Oil, Toasted(30g)
- •Vinegar, White(15g)
- •Green Onion (Scallion)
- •Cilantro, Fresh(60g)
- •Ginger, Fresh Root(10g)
- •1 teaspoon kosher salt
- •Chicken Thigh, Boneless Skinless(1361g)
Boneless skinless thighs. Fattier than breast but more forgiving to cook.
- •Vegetable oil
- •Peanuts(120g)
- •Red pepper flakes
Instructions
- 1Mince the garlic and ginger, then combine the peanut butter, garlic, ginger, soy sauce, sesame oil, white vinegar, half of the green onions, cilantro, and red pepper flakes in a large bowl, stirring until smooth.
- 2Cut the chicken thighs into 1½-inch pieces, add to the marinade, and toss until evenly coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight.
- 3Preheat the oven to 400°F with a rack in the center position. Brush a metal cooling rack inside a rimmed sheet pan with vegetable oil.
- 4Remove the chicken from the marinade, allowing excess to drip off, then thread the pieces tightly onto skewers, dividing evenly among 8 skewers. Arrange skewers on the prepared rack.
- 5Bake over dry heat at 400°F for 18–22 minutes, until the internal temperature reaches 165°F when measured with an instant-read thermometer at the thickest piece.
- 6While the chicken cooks, roughly chop the raw peanuts and finely slice the remaining green onions.
- 7Transfer the hot skewers to a serving platter and sprinkle with the chopped peanuts and remaining green onions.
- 8Let cool for 2–3 minutes before serving, or cool completely and divide evenly into 8 airtight containers while still warm for meal prep storage.
Nutrition — Per Serving
457
calories
39g
protein
32g
fat
- Carbohydrates
- 7g
- Saturated fat
- 5.7g
- Sodium
- 319 mg
- Dietary fiber
- 2.4g
8 servings per batch · ~218g each
Macro data sourced from USDA FoodData Central
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How much protein do Peanut Sauce-Marinated Chicken Skewers have per serving?
Each serving delivers 39g of protein and 457 calories with 32g fat and only 7g carbs. This is a lean, ketogenic-friendly option with strong protein content relative to calorie load.
How long do Peanut Sauce-Marinated Chicken Skewers take to prep?
This recipe has quick prep time and batch-preps 8 servings at once on the stovetop. You're producing a full week of grab-and-go protein portions in one session.
Is Peanut Sauce-Marinated Chicken Skewers good for fat loss?
At 457 calories with 39g protein and only 7g carbs per serving, this recipe is excellent for fat loss phases where carb restriction and satiety are priorities. The high protein-to-calorie ratio supports hunger management and muscle retention during a deficit.
