Healthy Soy-Lime Chicken Skewers
Tender chicken is marinated in a bright soy-lime ginger mixture and grilled on skewers with fresh sage for a light, flavorful dish.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts very thin lengthwise slices
- 1/2 cup soy sauce lite (low-sodium) or coconut aminos
- 1/4 cup lime juice from about 1½ limes
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1/8 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1/2 teaspoon coconut sugar
- 4 leaves sage fresh
Instructions
- Thinly slice the chicken breasts lengthwise into very thin cutlets.
- In a large mixing bowl, whisk together the soy sauce, lime juice, grated ginger, ground black pepper, and coconut sugar until the sugar dissolves.
- Add the sliced chicken to the marinade and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for 2 hours.
- After marinating, remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the used marinade.
- Thread the chicken onto skewers in a zigzag or folded manner so pieces are snug; place a sage leaf at the end of each skewer or tuck leaves between pieces as desired.
- Preheat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until the chicken is cooked through and golden brown, about 15–20 minutes depending on thickness.
- Remove from the grill and let rest briefly before serving.
Equipment
- Mixing Bowl
- Measuring Spoons
- Measuring cup
- Skewers
- Grill or Grill Pan
- Tongs
Notes
- Slice chicken as thinly as possible for quicker, even cooking.
- Discard the used marinade to avoid cross-contamination.
- Soak wooden skewers in water 30 minutes beforehand to prevent burning.
- Adjust grilling time based on chicken slice thickness.