Description
Deliciously marinated chicken skewers grilled to perfection, paired with a creamy peanut sauce and fresh cucumber slices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1/2 cup natural peanut butter
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- 3 cloves garlic, minced
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tsp fresh ginger, grated
- 1/4 cup coconut milk (optional)
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- Wooden or bamboo skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
Instructions
- Marinate the chicken: Combine peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, minced garlic, brown sugar, and ginger in a bowl. Whisk until smooth, then add chicken, ensuring it’s well-coated. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- Prepare the skewers: Soak wooden skewers in water to prevent burning on the grill.
- Thread the chicken: Take marinated chicken pieces and thread them onto the skewers, leaving space between each piece.
- Grill the skewers: Preheat the grill on medium-high heat. Oil the grill grates, then cook skewers for about 3-4 minutes on each side until chicken is cooked through.
- Make the peanut sauce: Simmer the remaining marinade in a saucepan until thickened, about 5-7 minutes. Add coconut milk for creaminess if desired.
- Serve and enjoy: Serve skewers hot with peanut sauce and garnish with chopped cilantro and crushed peanuts. Consider pairing with cucumber salad or jasmine rice.
Notes
For a nut-free option, substitute peanut butter with sunflower seed butter. Feel free to use shrimp or firm tofu instead of chicken.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg
Keywords: chicken skewers, satay, peanut sauce, grilled chicken, summer barbecue