Spicy Peanut Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Tender chicken cubes in a spicy peanut marinade, grilled and garnished with peanuts and fresh cilantro.

# What You Need:

→ Chicken Skewers

01 - 1.32 lb boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
02 - 8 wooden or metal skewers

→ Spicy Peanut Marinade

03 - 4 tbsp creamy peanut butter
04 - 2 tbsp soy sauce
05 - 2 tbsp lime juice (about 1 lime)
06 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
07 - 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjust to taste
08 - 2 cloves garlic, minced
09 - 1 tbsp fresh ginger, grated
10 - 2 tbsp vegetable oil
11 - 1 tsp ground coriander
12 - 1 tsp ground cumin
13 - 2 tbsp water

→ Garnish

14 - 2 tbsp chopped roasted peanuts
15 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh cilantro
16 - Lime wedges

# How to Make It:

01 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning if using wooden skewers.
02 - In a mixing bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sriracha, minced garlic, grated ginger, vegetable oil, ground coriander, ground cumin, and water until smooth.
03 - Set aside 3 tablespoons of the marinade for serving.
04 - Add chicken cubes to the remaining marinade, toss to coat evenly, cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
05 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces evenly onto the skewers.
06 - Preheat grill or grill pan to medium-high heat and lightly oil the grates.
07 - Grill skewers for 12 to 15 minutes, turning every few minutes until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
08 - Brush the reserved marinade onto the skewers during the final minute of grilling.
09 - Remove skewers from the grill, garnish with chopped peanuts, fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • One-pot meal
  • Freezer-friendly
02 -
  • Contains peanuts and soy (soy sauce)
  • May contain gluten (soy sauce use tamari for gluten-free)
03 -
  • Soak skewers to prevent burning
  • Brush skewers with reserved marinade for extra flavor
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