Peanut Butter Chicken Skewers
Take your taste buds on a culinary adventure with these irresistible Peanut Butter Chicken Skewers! Juicy, tender chicken cubes are marinated in a luscious blend of creamy peanut butter, soy sauce, zesty lime juice, and aromatic ginger and garlic, creating a perfect balance of sweet, savory, and slightly spicy flavors. Grilled to golden perfection or broiled in the oven, these skewers are lightly charred on the outside while staying moist and flavorful inside. The dish is elevated with a velvety, peanut butter dipping sauce reserved from the marinade for extra indulgence. Perfect for backyard barbecues, quick weeknight dinners, or as a crowd-pleasing appetizer, these skewers are easy to make and ready in just 30 minutes of active prep and cook time. Garnish with fresh lime wedges or cilantro for a vibrant finish, and watch these skewers steal the show!
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 500 g Chicken breast
- 60 g Peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
- 30 ml Soy sauce
- 15 ml Honey
- 15 ml Lime juice
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 5 g Ginger (grated)
- 10 g Brown sugar
- 30 ml Coconut milk
- 1 tsp Crushed red pepper flakes
- 15 ml Vegetable oil
- 1 tsp Salt
- 0.5 tsp Black pepper
- 8 pieces Skewers
Instructions
Soak the wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning if using wooden ones.
Cut the chicken breast into bite-sized cubes, roughly 2 to 3 cm thick.
In a mixing bowl, combine peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, minced garlic, grated ginger, brown sugar, coconut milk, crushed red pepper flakes, vegetable oil, salt, and black pepper. Whisk until smooth and well combined.
Reserve 1/4 cup of the marinade for later use as a dipping sauce.
Add the chicken cubes to the marinade. Toss until all pieces are thoroughly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or up to 4 hours for deeper flavor.
Preheat the grill to medium-high heat or set the oven to broil. Lightly oil the grill grates or line a baking sheet with aluminum foil if using the oven.
Thread the marinated chicken cubes onto the skewers, leaving a small gap between each piece for even cooking.
Grill the skewers for about 10-12 minutes, turning every 3-4 minutes to ensure even cooking. If broiling, place the skewers on the prepared baking sheet and broil for 12-15 minutes, turning halfway through, until the chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
While the chicken is cooking, warm the reserved peanut butter dipping sauce in a small saucepan or microwave for a few seconds until smooth.
Remove the skewers from the heat and let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
Serve the peanut butter chicken skewers hot with the reserved dipping sauce on the side. Garnish with fresh lime wedges or chopped cilantro if desired.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2525 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 125.5 g | 161% | |
| Saturated Fat | 31.9 g | 160% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 11.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 830 mg | 277% | |
| Sodium | 7842 mg | 341% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 86.8 g | 32% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 12.8 g | 46% | |
| Total Sugars | 46.4 g | ||
| Protein | 276.9 g | 554% | |
| Vitamin D | 0.0 mcg | 0% | |
| Calcium | 303 mg | 23% | |
| Iron | 16.6 mg | 92% | |
| Potassium | 4044 mg | 86% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
