Description
Grilled Thai Chicken Skewers drip with tangy, nutty goodness that’ll make your backyard barbecue sizzle with flavor. Marinated chicken threads onto skewers and dunked in creamy peanut sauce create a quick dinner that sparks serious taste bud excitement.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Protein:
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
Marinade and Seasoning:
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic
- 1 teaspoon ginger
- 1 teaspoon chili paste
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro
Peanut Sauce:
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1–2 teaspoons chili paste or sriracha
- Water
Instructions
- Blend ¼ cup soy sauce, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon fish sauce, 1 tablespoon lime juice, 2 teaspoons garlic, 1 teaspoon ginger, and 1 teaspoon chili paste in a large bowl until your marinade looks smooth and consistent.
- Drop chicken pieces into the marinade and roll them around so each chunk gets fully coated. Seal the bowl and slide it into the refrigerator for 30 minutes to absorb the flavors.
- Whisk ⅓ cup peanut butter, 2 tablespoons soy sauce, 1 tablespoon honey, 1 tablespoon lime juice, and 1-2 teaspoons chili paste in a separate bowl. Pour small amounts of water until your sauce reaches a drizzling consistency.
- Heat your grill to 400°F. If using a grill pan, warm it over medium-high heat and brush lightly with vegetable oil.
- Slide the marinated chicken pieces onto skewers, spacing them slightly apart to ensure even cooking and beautiful grill marks.
- Arrange skewers on the hot grill, rotating every 3-4 minutes to prevent burning. Cook for 10-12 minutes total until chicken looks golden brown.
- Check that your chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F using a meat thermometer. This guarantees safe and juicy meat.
- Transfer skewers from the grill and let them rest for 2-3 minutes. Drizzle generously with prepared peanut sauce and sprinkle fresh cilantro on top before serving.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor by letting it sit in the refrigerator for up to 2 hours, allowing the spices to deeply penetrate the meat.
- Soak wooden skewers in water for 30 minutes before threading chicken to prevent burning during grilling and ensure even cooking.
- Adjust the peanut sauce consistency by adding water slowly, creating a smooth drizzling sauce that complements the grilled chicken perfectly.
- For a gluten-free version, replace regular soy sauce with tamari and double-check all sauce ingredients to maintain authentic Thai flavor profiles.
- Prep Time: 40 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-12 minutes
- Category: Chicken
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 291 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 720 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 3 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 26 g
- Cholesterol: 70 mg