Name: Grilled Zucchini with Peanut Chicken
Prep time: 20 min
Cook time: 10 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: about 16 appetizers
Ingredients: 2 medium zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices; 1/8 teaspoon salt; 1/8 teaspoon pepper; TOPPING:; 1/4 cup water; 3 tablespoons brown sugar; 2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce; 1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter; 1 teaspoon lime juice; 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger; 1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper; 1 cup shredded cooked chicken; 2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion; Julienned carrot and chopped fresh cilantro

Zucchini slices make perfect finger food. It’s fun to make a topping for zucchini and a good solution for a never-ending crop. — Elisabeth Larsen, Pleasant Grv, Utah

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Grilled Zucchini with Peanut Chicken

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Yield:about 16 appetizers

Prep:20 min

Cook:10 min

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Ingredients

2 medium zucchini, cut diagonally into 1/2-in. slices
1/8 teaspoon salt
1/8 teaspoon pepper
topping:

1/4 cup water
3 tablespoons brown sugar
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
1 tablespoon creamy peanut butter
1 teaspoon lime juice
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 cup shredded cooked chicken
2 tablespoons finely chopped red onion
Julienned carrot and chopped fresh cilantro

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Directions

Place zucchini on an oiled grill rack over medium heat; grill, covered, until tender, 3-4 minutes per side. Sprinkle with salt and pepper.

In a small saucepan, whisk together first 7 topping ingredients; bring to a boil. Reduce heat; simmer, uncovered, until slightly thickened, 2-3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Stir in chicken and onion; heat through.
To serve, top zucchini slices with chicken mixture. Sprinkle with carrot and cilantro.

Nutrition Facts

1 appetizer: 38 calories, 1g fat (0 saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 110mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 0 fiber), 3g protein.

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