Description
Mouthwatering Thai peanut chicken skewers combine zesty marinade with grilled protein for an irresistible meal. Tangy peanut sauce and charred chicken create a perfect balance of flavors that will delight your palate.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 lbs (907 g) boneless, skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized chunks
- ½ cup (120 mL) creamy peanut butter
- 1 cup (240 mL) full-fat coconut milk, well-stirred
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) fresh lime juice
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) soy sauce or fish sauce
- 1 ½ tbsps (22.5 mL) packed dark brown sugar
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tsp ground ginger
- ½ tsp crushed red pepper flakes (add more to taste for extra heat)
Instructions
- Marinade Fusion: Whisk peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger, garlic, and red pepper flakes into a harmonious, silky sauce that promises robust flavor complexity.
- Sauce Preparation: Divide the marinade, setting aside one cup for dipping. Immerse chicken chunks completely, ensuring thorough and even coating with the aromatic mixture.
- Marination Process: Refrigerate the chicken for 1-8 hours, allowing the flavors to deeply penetrate and transform the meat’s texture and taste profile.
- Cooking Preparation: Thread marinated chicken onto skewers or arrange on a wire rack over a baking sheet to optimize heat circulation and cooking efficiency.
- Broiling Technique: Position rack near high-heat source, cooking for 6 minutes until chicken reaches 160°F internal temperature, developing a caramelized exterior with perfectly cooked interior.
- Grilling Alternative: Utilize medium-high heat, positioning skewers over indirect flames and rotating once during the 6-16 minute cooking window to ensure uniform doneness and maximum flavor development.
- Serving Presentation: Allow cooked skewers to rest briefly, enabling juice redistribution and flavor integration. Plate with reserved chilled sauce, creating a vibrant Thai-inspired culinary masterpiece that balances creamy, spicy, and savory elements.
Notes
- Customize Marinade Strength: Adjust red pepper flakes and ginger to match your heat tolerance, creating a personalized spice level that suits your palate.
- Marinate Strategically: Longer marination (up to 8 hours) develops deeper flavor complexity, transforming ordinary chicken into an extraordinary dish.
- Prevent Cross-Contamination: Use separate containers for raw chicken marinade and reserved dipping sauce to ensure food safety and prevent bacterial spread.
- Monitor Cooking Temperature: Use a meat thermometer to confirm chicken reaches 160°F internally, guaranteeing perfectly cooked, juicy skewers without overcooking.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 6-16 minutes
- Category: Lunch, Dinner, Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 610
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 800 mg
- Fat: 36 g
- Saturated Fat: 13 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 20 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 26 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 48 g
- Cholesterol: 140 mg