Easy Grilled Thai Chicken Skewers (With Peanut Sauce!) Recipe
This Easy Grilled Thai Chicken Skewers (With Peanut Sauce!) Recipe is juicy, flavorful and perfect for any meal. It is great for BBQs, family dinners or quick lunches.
Ingredients
For the chicken:
- 500 g chicken breast or thighs cut into cubes
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 2 tablespoons coconut milk
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 garlic cloves minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger grated
- 1 teaspoon turmeric powder optional
- Juice of 1 lime
For the peanut sauce:
- ½ cup peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 teaspoon chili paste optional
Instructions
Prepare the marinade
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, fish sauce, coconut milk, garlic, ginger, sugar and lime juice.
Marinate chicken
- Add chicken pieces and mix well. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
Soak skewers
- If using wooden skewers, soak them in water for 20 minutes to prevent burning.
Prepare peanut sauce
- Mix peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, coconut milk and chili paste until smooth.
Thread chicken
- Thread marinated chicken pieces onto skewers evenly.
Preheat grill
- Heat grill or pan on medium heat and lightly oil it.
Grill chicken
- Cook skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning occasionally until fully cooked.
Baste for flavor
- Brush with leftover marinade during grilling for extra taste.
Check doneness
- Ensure chicken is cooked through and slightly charred outside.
Serve hot
- Serve with peanut sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Use chicken thighs for juicier results
- Do not overcook chicken
- Add vegetables to skewers
- Use almond butter if no peanut butter
- Add more chili for spice
- Grill on charcoal for smoky flavor
- Use air fryer if no grill