Authentic Thai Chicken Satay Recipe: Easy & Flavorful

INGREDIENTS

1 cup plain yogurt 1/2 cup coconut milk 1 tablespoon curry powder 1 teaspoon lemon juice 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger 1/2 teaspoon salt 1/2 teaspoon black pepper 1 clove garlic, crushed 1 pound chicken tenders 6 (6-inch) pita bread rounds, cut in half Chopped fresh cilantro Plain yogurt

PREPARATION:

1. Combine 1 cup yogurt, coconut milk, curry, lemon juice, ginger, salt, pepper and garlic in medium bowl; reserve 1/3 cup marinade. Add chicken to remaining marinade; cover and refrigerate at least 8 hours.
2. Soak 12 (10-inch) wooden skewers in water 30 minutes; set aside.
3. Remove chicken from marinade; discard marinade. Thread chicken onto skewers. Place skewers on broiler rack coated with nonstick cooking spray; place rack on broiler pan. Broil 4 to 5 inches from heat source 4 to 5 minutes. Turn skewers; brush with reserved marinade. Discard any remaining marinade. Broil 4 minutes more or until chicken is no longer pink in center.
4. Remove chicken from skewers. Fill pitas with chicken and top with cilantro and dollop of yogurt.

Serving Suggestion Serve with a fruit salad including pineapple, mandarin oranges and bananas. This recipe appears in: Thai NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION: Serving Size: 2 filled pita halves Sodium 570 mg Protein 25 g Fiber <1 g Carbohydrate 38 g Cholesterol 48 mg Total Fat 8 g Calories from Fat 22 % Calories 329 DIETARY EXCHANGE: Fat 1 Meat 2 Starch 2-1/2