Description
Easy Grilled Thai Chicken Skewers with a delicious homemade peanut sauce, perfect for a quick and flavorful main course. These juicy chicken thighs are marinated in a blend of soy, fish sauce, lime, garlic, ginger, and curry powder, then grilled to perfection and served with a creamy, tangy peanut dipping sauce garnished with fresh cilantro.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Skewers
- 1 1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into bite-sized pieces
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon grated fresh ginger
- 1 teaspoon curry powder
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- Wooden skewers, soaked in water
For the Peanut Sauce
- 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)
- 1/3 cup warm water (to thin sauce)
- 2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro (for garnish)
Instructions
- Prepare the Marinade: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, curry powder, and vegetable oil. Stir well to create the marinade.
- Marinate the Chicken: Add the bite-sized chicken thighs to the marinade and toss to coat all pieces evenly. Cover the bowl and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes, up to 4 hours to allow flavors to develop.
- Skewer the Chicken: Thread the marinated chicken pieces onto the soaked wooden skewers, distributing the meat evenly on each skewer.
- Preheat the Grill: Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat, ensuring it is adequately hot before cooking.
- Grill the Chicken: Place the skewers on the grill and cook for 10 to 12 minutes, turning occasionally until the chicken is thoroughly cooked through and has a slight char on the edges.
- Make the Peanut Sauce: While the chicken grills, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, honey, red pepper flakes, and warm water until the mixture is smooth and pourable. Adjust water quantity to reach desired consistency.
- Serve: Remove the cooked skewers from the grill and garnish with chopped fresh cilantro. Serve immediately with the peanut sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- If a grill is unavailable, the skewers can be baked in the oven at 400°F (200°C) for 15 to 18 minutes or until fully cooked.
- Adjust the thickness of the peanut sauce by adding more warm water if needed to make it easier to dip or drizzle.
