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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!
Prep Time2 hours 30 minutes
Active Time10 minutes
Total Time2 hours 40 minutes
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Asian-inspired
Keyword: peanut, chicken, skewers, kabobs, grill, marinade, easy
Yield: 6 servings

Materials

  • 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

Instructions

  • In a medium bowl, whisk together reduced sodium soy sauce, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, fish sauce, and yellow curry powder.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • 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.
  • Plate the chicken skewers and serve immediately with extra peanut sauce, lime wedges, and a sprinkle of fresh cilantro.