Lower Carb, Easy Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Satay

Name: Lower Carb, Easy Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Satay
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 2 lbs pork tenderloin or 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs; 1 -14 ounce canned unsweetened coconut milk; 4 tablespoons fish sauce; 4 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute; 2 tablespoons soy sauce; ½ cup sugar-free peanut butter; ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes; 12-1 teaspoon curry paste; 1 medium onion; 2 garlic cloves; 1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot; 1 tablespoon peanut oil; 2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons lime juice

Servings: persons

2 lbs pork tenderloin or 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs
1 -14 ounce canned unsweetened coconut milk
4 tablespoons fish sauce
4 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute
2 tablespoons soy sauce
½ cup sugar-free peanut butter
½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
12-1 teaspoon curry paste
1 medium onion
2 garlic cloves
1 tablespoon minced fresh gingerroot
1 tablespoon peanut oil
2 tablespoons lemon juice or 2 tablespoons lime juice

1
Cube the pork and marinate in a mixture of 1/2 can coconut milk, 2 T fish sauce, 2 T Splenda.
2
Saute the onion and garlic, chopped ginger.
3
When the onion's translucent, add the rest of the coconut milk, Splenda, and fish sauce.
4
Add the soy sauce, peanut butter, lemon juice and seasonings and stir until blended over low heat.
5
Set some of the marinade aside for basting.
6
Grill the meat on wooden skewers which you've soaked in water and baste with some of the reserved peanut sauce as the meat cooks.
7
Use the rest as a dipping sauce for the cooked meat.
8
Feel free to adjust the sweetness and heat to your taste.

737

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Protein

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* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Use a neutral oil or a plant-based spread in place of butter for a dairy-free version.
Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 13 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 2 lbs pork tenderloin or 2 lbs boneless chicken breasts or 2 lbs boneless chicken thighs, 1 -14 ounce canned unsweetened coconut milk, 4 tablespoons fish sauce, 4 tablespoons Splenda sugar substitute, and more.

Yes, Lower Carb, Easy Pork Tenderloin or Chicken Satay falls under the Meat & Poultry category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

That's it — enjoy your meal!