Description
Juicy, flavorful chicken skewers marinated in a savory-sweet mixture and served with a creamy peanut sauce. Perfect for outdoor grilling and sharing.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice (about 1 lime)
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced (about 2 cloves)
- 1 teaspoon fresh ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili paste (adjust to taste)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- Wooden or metal skewers (if using wooden, soak in water for 30 minutes)
- 1/3 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1–2 teaspoons chili paste or sriracha (adjust to taste)
- Water, as needed for thinning
Instructions
- In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, chili paste, and vegetable oil until the sugar dissolves.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade and toss to coat evenly. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes — up to 2 hours for deeper flavor.
- In a separate bowl, whisk peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and chili paste until smooth. Add water a teaspoon at a time until you reach your desired consistency. Set aside.
- Heat your grill to medium-high. For indoor cooking, heat a grill pan over medium-high and lightly oil it.
- Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, leaving a little space between pieces for even cooking.
- Place skewers on the grill and cook 10–12 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and has nice grill marks.
- Use an instant-read thermometer — chicken should reach an internal temperature of 165°F (74°C).
- Remove skewers from the grill and let rest for 3–5 minutes. Drizzle or serve with peanut sauce and garnish with fresh cilantro.
Notes
For additional flavor, allow the chicken to marinate longer. Avoid marinating in overly acidic blends for more than 6 hours to prevent a mushy texture. The peanut sauce can be thinned with warm water if too thick.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 12
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 405
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 1400mg
- Fat: 21g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1.6g
- Protein: 40g
- Cholesterol: 90mg