Description
Juicy and flavorful Thai grilled chicken skewers served with a creamy coconut peanut sauce. These skewers are marinated in a delicious blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, and Thai spices, then grilled to perfection. The coconut peanut sauce adds a rich and nutty flavor that complements the smoky char from the grill. A perfect dish for a summer barbecue or weeknight dinner.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 1/2 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 2 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp vegetable oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
For the Coconut Peanut Sauce:
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 1/2 cup coconut milk (full fat)
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
- 1 tsp red curry paste (or sriracha for heat)
- water as needed to thin
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a large bowl, whisk together soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, oil, garlic, and ginger. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and marinate for at least 30 minutes (or up to 8 hours in the refrigerator).
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread marinated chicken onto soaked skewers.
- Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat. Grill skewers for 4–5 minutes per side, or until the chicken is charred in spots and cooked through (internal temp 165°F/74°C).
- Make the Coconut Peanut Sauce: While the chicken cooks, prepare the coconut peanut sauce. In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and red curry paste until smooth and warmed through. Add water a tablespoon at a time if needed to thin the sauce to desired consistency.
- Serve: Serve chicken skewers hot with a side of the coconut peanut sauce for dipping or drizzling. Garnish with chopped peanuts, cilantro, and lime wedges if desired.
Notes
- These skewers are great with jasmine rice, cucumber salad, or grilled veggies.
- Leftover sauce can be used as a dip or salad dressing.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes (plus marinating time)
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with sauce
- Calories: 480
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 700mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 95mg
