Skewered Chicken Strips with Soy-Peanut Marinade

Description
Contributed by Healthy Recipes for Diabetic Friends Y-Group
 * Source: The New American Heart Association Cookbook
 * Prep Time: 15 Minutes
 * Servings: 16 (2 skewers per serving)

Ingredients

 * 4 boneless, skinless chicken breast halves (about 4 oz each), with all visible fat removed

Soy-peanut marinade

 * 2 tbsp. fresh lime juice
 * 1 tbsp. light soy sauce
 * 1 tbsp. reduced-fat peanut butter
 * 1 tbsp. rice vinegar
 * 2 medium cloves garlic, minced
 * ½ tsp. toasted sesame oil
 * ½ tsp. ground cumin
 * ¼ tsp. pepper

Directions

 * 1) Rinse chicken and pat dry with paper towels.
 * 2) Put chicken smooth side up between two sheets of plastic wrap.
 * 3) Using a tortilla press or smooth side of a meat mallet, lightly flatten the chicken.
 * 4) Cut each piece lengthwise into 8 long strips.
 * 5) In a small non-metallic bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients.
 * 6) Put marinade and chicken in an airtight plastic bag and turn bag to coat.
 * 7) Seal and refrigerate for 30 minutes to 8 hours, turning bag occasionally.
 * 8) Meanwhile, soak 32 wooden skewers in cold water for at least 10 minutes.
 * 9) Preheat grill on medium-high. Thread 1 strip of chicken on each skewer.
 * 10) Grill for 2 to 3 minutes on each side, or until chicken is cooked through. Serve hot and plain with rice or cover and refrigerate to serve chilled.

Nutritional information
Per serving (2 skewers):
 * 30 Calories | 6g Protein | 51mg Sodium | 16mg Cholesterol | 1g Fat | 0g Carbs
 * Exchanges: 1 Low-Fat Meat