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Spicy Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken

Sweet & Spicy Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken Skewers to Savor

Delightful Spicy Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken skewers marinated in zesty flavors, perfect for quick weeknight dinners.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Marinating Time 2 hours
Total Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce Substitute with tamari for gluten-free.
  • 1 tbsp Fish Sauce Use soy sauce or miso paste for vegetarian option.
  • 1 lim Lime Juice Fresh is best, can use bottled.
  • 2 tbsp Brown Sugar White or coconut sugar can also be used.
  • 1 tbsp Ground Chili Paste Reduce for milder flavor; sriracha can be used.
  • 1/4 cup Cilantro Can be omitted for those who dislike cilantro.
  • 3 cloves Garlic Minced, can use garlic powder for quicker prep.
  • 1 tbsp Ginger Grated; ground ginger can substitute fresh.
For the Skewers
  • 1 lb Chicken Thighs Juicy and tender; can use chicken breasts.
For the Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter Sunflower seed or almond butter for nut-free.
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Milk Whole or non-dairy milk can be alternatives.

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Medium bowl
  • Whisk
  • Skewers

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Prepare Marinade: In a medium bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili paste until fully dissolved.
  2. Add Aromatics: Stir in cilantro, minced garlic, and grated ginger into the marinade, mixing well.
  3. Marinate Chicken: Cut chicken thighs into bite-sized pieces. Coat chicken in marinade, refrigerate for at least 2 hours.
  4. Prepare Sauce: Whisk peanut butter and coconut milk together until smooth.
  5. Preheat Grill: Heat grill to medium-high at around 400°F.
  6. Skewer Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between pieces.
  7. Grill Chicken: Grill chicken skewers for 5-7 minutes per side.
  8. Baste Sauce: Brush peanut sauce onto skewers during the last few minutes of grilling.
  9. Rest Chicken: Remove from grill and let rest for a few minutes.
  10. Serve: Garnish with cilantro and serve with extra peanut sauce.

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 20gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 70mgSodium: 700mgPotassium: 300mgFiber: 2gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 100IUVitamin C: 10mgCalcium: 45mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For best results, allow chicken to marinate overnight. Use a meat thermometer to ensure safe cooking.

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