Description
Sizzling Thai peanut chicken skewers bring exotic street market flavors directly to your grill. Marinated tender chicken pieces glisten with a spicy-sweet peanut sauce that whisks you to Bangkok’s bustling culinary landscape.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
Sauce and Flavoring Ingredients:
- ½ cup (120 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) full-fat coconut milk, well-stirred
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce or fish sauce
- 1 ½ tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) packed dark brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
Spices and Seasonings:
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- ½ teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes (add more to taste for extra heat)
Instructions
- Craft a luscious marinade by vigorously whisking peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes into a silky, aromatic blend that promises to elevate the chicken’s flavor profile.
- Partition the sauce, reserving one cup in a separate container for later use as a dipping companion. Submerge chicken chunks thoroughly in the remaining marinade, ensuring each morsel is generously coated.
- Refrigerate the marinating chicken for a minimum of one hour, though allowing it to luxuriate in the sauce for up to eight hours will intensify its taste dimensions.
- Prepare skewers by carefully threading the marinated chicken pieces, or alternatively, arrange the chunks on a wire rack positioned over a baking sheet to facilitate even heat distribution.
- For broiling, position the rack close to high-temperature heat source, cooking for approximately 6 minutes until the chicken reaches a safe internal temperature of 160°F, with edges caramelizing beautifully.
- Grilling enthusiasts can opt for medium-high heat, positioning skewers over indirect flames and rotating once during the 6-16 minute cooking window to achieve perfect doneness.
- Allow the cooked skewers to rest momentarily, permitting juices to redistribute and flavors to settle.
- Present the skewers accompanied by the chilled reserved sauce, creating a tantalizing Thai-inspired culinary experience that balances creamy, spicy, and savory notes.
Notes
- Perfect for summer barbecues and outdoor gatherings, these Thai-inspired chicken skewers pack a punch of sweet, spicy, and nutty flavors.
- Marinating transforms ordinary chicken into a mouthwatering dish that promises tender, juicy bites bursting with exotic Southeast Asian seasonings.
- Versatile cooking methods like broiling or grilling ensure you can enjoy these skewers year-round, whether indoors or outside.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 540
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 550 mg
- Fat: 35 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 27 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 32 g
- Cholesterol: 150 mg