Description
Fiery spicy peanut chicken skewers blend Indonesian and Thai flavors for a mouth-watering grilling experience. Zesty marinades and rich peanut sauce create irresistible bites you won’t be able to resist.
Ingredients
Scale
Proteins:
- 2 pounds (907 grams) boneless skinless chicken thighs
Sauce Base:
- 1/2 cup (120 milliliters) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (240 milliliters) full-fat coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) fresh lime juice
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) soy sauce
- 1 1/2 tablespoons (22.5 milliliters) dark brown sugar
Seasonings and Aromatics:
- 3 cloves garlic
- 1 teaspoon ground ginger
- 1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
Garnish and Serving Options:
- Cooked white or brown rice
- Whole or chopped peanuts
- Chopped green onions
- Chopped cilantro
- Lime wedges
Instructions
- Craft a zesty marinade by whisking peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes until smooth and fully incorporated.
- Divide the sauce, reserving 1 cup in a chilled container for later serving, while keeping the remaining sauce for marinating.
- Submerge chicken chunks in the prepared peanut sauce, ensuring thorough coating. Refrigerate for 1-8 hours, gently stirring midway through marination to distribute flavors evenly.
- Prepare cooking surface by lightly greasing a baking sheet or positioning a wire rack over a baking tray.
- For broiling: Position oven rack 4-5 inches from heat source. Preheat broiler to high, then arrange marinated chicken skewers on prepared surface.
- Broil chicken for 5-7 minutes, rotating once halfway through cooking. Verify internal temperature reaches 160°F using a meat thermometer for safe consumption.
- Alternatively, for grilling: Heat grill to medium-high (375°-450°F). Cook skewers over indirect heat, turning occasionally, until chicken reaches 160°F internally, approximately 6-10 minutes per side.
- Plate skewers with optional accompaniments, drizzling reserved room temperature peanut sauce alongside for enhanced flavor profile.
Notes
- Marinate chicken for maximum flavor absorption, ensuring every bite is packed with delicious peanut sauce complexity.
- Use wooden skewers soaked in water for 30 minutes to prevent burning during grilling or broiling.
- Adjust spice levels by reducing or increasing red pepper flakes to suit personal heat tolerance.
- Consider alternative protein options like tofu or shrimp for dietary flexibility and variety.
- Prep Time: 1 hour 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Broiling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 469 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 628 mg
- Fat: 33 g
- Saturated Fat: 11 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 21 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 13 g
- Fiber: 3 g
- Protein: 34 g
- Cholesterol: 112 mg