Description
These Thai grilled chicken skewers are marinated in a flavorful blend of soy sauce, fish sauce, and aromatic spices, then grilled to juicy perfection. Served with a creamy coconut peanut sauce, this dish is a delicious blend of savory and sweet flavors that will transport you to the streets of Bangkok.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Chicken Skewers:
- 1 ½ lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts (cut into 1-inch pieces)
- 2 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp fish sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tbsp sesame oil
- 2 cloves garlic (minced)
- 1 tsp grated fresh ginger
- ½ tsp chili flakes (optional)
- wooden skewers (soaked in water for 30 minutes)
For the Coconut Peanut Sauce:
- ½ cup creamy peanut butter
- ½ cup coconut milk
- 1 tbsp soy sauce
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1 tbsp lime juice
- 1 tsp red curry paste (or more to taste)
- warm water (as needed to thin)
Instructions
- Marinate the Chicken: In a bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, ginger, and chili flakes. Add chicken, toss to coat, and marinate.
- Prepare Skewers: Thread chicken onto skewers. Grill over medium-high heat, turning occasionally, until cooked through.
- Make the Sauce: In a saucepan, whisk together peanut butter, coconut milk, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, and curry paste. Warm until smooth.
- Serve: Serve chicken skewers with coconut peanut sauce on the side or drizzled on top.
Notes
- Pair with jasmine rice or cucumber salad
- Adjust spice level of sauce with more curry paste or chili flakes
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers with sauce
- Calories: 460
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 780mg
- Fat: 28g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 14g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 38g
- Cholesterol: 115mg
