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Ultimate Peanut Chicken Skewers

Experience unbelievably moist and tender chicken skewers marinated in a delightful blend of reduced sodium soy sauce, garlic, ginger and aromatic spices, finished with a rich, dreamy peanut sauce. Perfect for grilling inside or out!
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Prep Time 2 hours 30 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 2 hours 40 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 2 tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 3 cloves garlic minced
  • 1 tablespoon freshly grated ginger
  • 1 tablespoon brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons fish sauce
  • 1 ½ teaspoons yellow curry powder
  • 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
  • 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
  • Kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper to taste
  • 1 lime cut into wedges
  • 1/3 cup fresh cilantro leaves for serving
  • For the peanut sauce:
  • ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1 ½ tablespoons reduced sodium soy sauce
  • 1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
  • 2 teaspoons brown sugar
  • 2 teaspoons chili garlic sauce or more, to taste
  • 1 teaspoon freshly grated ginger

Method
 

  1. In a medium bowl, whisk together reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, fish sauce, and yellow curry powder.
  2. Place the chicken chunks in a large resealable bag or bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken, massage it in, and refrigerate for at least 2 hours or overnight, turning occasionally.
  3. Remove the chicken from the marinade and discard the excess liquid. Preheat your grill or cast iron grill pan to medium-high heat. Thread the chicken onto skewers, brush lightly with vegetable oil, and season with salt and pepper.
  4. Grill the skewers, turning occasionally, until the chicken reaches an internal temperature of 165°F, about 10 minutes. During the last couple minutes, baste with 2-3 tablespoons of the prepared peanut sauce to develop a delicious glaze.
  5. In a small bowl, mix together the peanut butter, reduced sodium soy sauce, freshly squeezed lime juice, brown sugar, chili garlic sauce, and grated ginger. Slowly whisk in 2-3 tablespoons water until the sauce reaches your desired consistency.
  6. Plate the chicken skewers and serve immediately with extra peanut sauce, lime wedges, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.