Spicy Peanut Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Grilled chicken skewers coated with a zesty peanut sauce and finished with fresh herbs and lime.

# Components:

→ Chicken Skewers

01 - 1.3 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 8 wooden or metal skewers

→ Spicy Peanut Marinade

03 - 4 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
04 - 2 tablespoons soy sauce
05 - 2 tablespoons lime juice (about 1 lime)
06 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
07 - 1 tablespoon sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tablespoon fresh ginger, grated
10 - 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
11 - 1 teaspoon ground coriander
12 - 1 teaspoon ground cumin
13 - 2 tablespoons water

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tablespoons chopped roasted peanuts
15 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro
16 - Lime wedges

# Directions:

01 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning if using wooden skewers.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, coriander, cumin, and water until smooth.
03 - Set aside 3 tablespoons of the marinade for basting during cooking.
04 - Add chicken cubes to the remaining marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover, and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
05 - Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers evenly.
06 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
07 - Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every few minutes, until chicken is fully cooked and lightly charred.
08 - Brush reserved marinade over the chicken during the last minute of grilling for extra flavor.
09 - Remove skewers from grill, garnish with chopped peanuts and cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy to prepare with simple ingredients
  • Deliciously spicy and creamy peanut flavor
02 -
  • Soaking skewers prevents burning during grilling
  • Marinating for at least 1 hour enhances flavors
03 -
  • Use metal skewers for better heat conduction
  • Brush marinade continuously for moist chicken
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