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
- 1In a large bowl, combine the peanut butter, garlic, soy sauce, sesame oil, white vinegar, half of the green onions, cilantro, ground ginger, and salt.
- 2Add the chicken to the marinade and toss until evenly coated. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes or up to overnight covered in the refrigerator.
- 3Preheat the oven to 400° F with a rack in the center position. Set a metal cooling rack inside of a rimmed sheet pan and brush rack with oil.
- 4Remove the chicken from the marinade and allow any excess to drip off. Tightly thread the meat onto skewers, dividing evenly. Place the skewers on the prepared baking rack. Bake chicken for 20 minutes, or until the internal temperature reaches 165°F on an instant-read thermometer.
- 5Serve the skewers family-style, garnished with remaining green onions.
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.
