Spicy Peanut Chicken Skewers
Spicy Peanut Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Peanut Marinade and Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup coconut milk, full-fat, for thinning sauce
- 2 tablespoons water, for thinning sauce
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of this sauce for serving later. Add the cubed chicken to the remaining sauce in the bowl, toss to coat thoroughly, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 5 min
- 2
While the chicken marinates, ensure your wooden skewers have been soaking in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F) or preheat your broiler on high with the rack positioned about 6 inches from the heat source.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425
- 4
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers, typically 3-4 pieces per skewer, leaving a small space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min
- 5
Grill the chicken skewers for 8-12 minutes, turning them every 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred. If broiling, place skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
⏱️ 12 min
- 6
While the chicken cooks, thin the reserved 1/2 cup of peanut sauce with the coconut milk and water until it reaches your desired consistency for dipping or drizzling. You may not need all of the liquid.
⏱️ 3 min
- 7
Serve the hot chicken skewers immediately, drizzled with the thinned peanut sauce and garnished with fresh chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts, and lime wedges.
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Spicy Peanut Chicken Skewers
Ingredients
For the Peanut Marinade and Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
- 1 tablespoon light brown sugar, packed
- 1 tablespoon rice vinegar
- 1 teaspoon toasted sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, grated
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes, or more, to taste
- 1/4 cup coconut milk, full-fat, for thinning sauce
- 2 tablespoons water, for thinning sauce
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
- 12 wooden skewers, soaked in water for at least 30 minutes
For Garnish
- 1/4 cup fresh cilantro, chopped
- 2 tablespoons crushed peanuts
- 1 lime, cut into wedges
Instructions
- 1
In a medium bowl, whisk together the peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, rice vinegar, sesame oil, minced garlic, grated ginger, and red pepper flakes. Reserve about 1/2 cup of this sauce for serving later. Add the cubed chicken to the remaining sauce in the bowl, toss to coat thoroughly, and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 30 minutes, or up to 4 hours.
⏱️ 5 min - 2
While the chicken marinates, ensure your wooden skewers have been soaking in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning on the grill.
- 3
Preheat your grill to medium-high heat (about 400-450°F) or preheat your broiler on high with the rack positioned about 6 inches from the heat source.
⏱️ 10 min•🌡️ 425 - 4
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the soaked skewers, typically 3-4 pieces per skewer, leaving a small space between each piece for even cooking.
⏱️ 10 min - 5
Grill the chicken skewers for 8-12 minutes, turning them every 2-3 minutes, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred. If broiling, place skewers on a foil-lined baking sheet and broil for 8-12 minutes, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
⏱️ 12 min - 6
While the chicken cooks, thin the reserved 1/2 cup of peanut sauce with the coconut milk and water until it reaches your desired consistency for dipping or drizzling. You may not need all of the liquid.
⏱️ 3 min - 7
Serve the hot chicken skewers immediately, drizzled with the thinned peanut sauce and garnished with fresh chopped cilantro, crushed peanuts, and lime wedges.