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Spicy Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken

Irresistible Spicy Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken Skewers You’ll Love

Savor the delightful flavors of Spicy Thai Grilled Peanut Chicken skewers, a quick, gluten-free dish guaranteed to please any crowd.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Resting Time 2 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 4 skewers
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: Thai
Calories: 400
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Marinade
  • 1/4 cup Soy Sauce substitute with tamari for gluten-free
  • 1 tablespoon Fish Sauce optional for vegetarian version
  • 2 tablespoons Lime Juice fresh preferred
  • 1 tablespoon Brown Sugar white sugar can be substituted
  • 1 tablespoon Ground Chili Paste adjust for spice preference
  • 1/4 cup Fresh Cilantro can substitute with parsley
  • 2 cloves Minced Garlic fresh garlic is ideal
  • 1 tablespoon Minced Ginger fresh preferred
For the Chicken
  • 1 pound Chicken Thighs can substitute with chicken breasts
For the Peanut Sauce
  • 1/2 cup Creamy Peanut Butter natural varieties preferred
  • 1/2 cup Coconut Milk full-fat preferred

Equipment

  • Grill
  • Mixing Bowl
  • Whisk
  • skewers

Method
 

Preparation Steps
  1. Prepare the Marinade by whisking together soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, and chili paste in a bowl.
  2. Add chopped cilantro, minced garlic, and minced ginger to the marinade and stir to combine.
  3. Marinate the chicken thighs for at least 2 hours or overnight for enhanced flavors.
  4. Prepare the Peanut Sauce by mixing peanut butter and coconut milk until smooth.
  5. Preheat the grill to medium-high heat, approximately 400°F.
  6. Assemble the skewers by threading marinated chicken onto skewers, ensuring not to overcrowd them.
  7. Grill the skewers for 5–7 minutes on each side until cooked through and no longer pink.
  8. Brush peanut sauce on the skewers in the last few minutes of grilling to enhance flavor.
  9. Remove skewers from the grill and let them rest for about 2 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve with extra peanut sauce on the side and enjoy!

Nutrition

Serving: 1skewerCalories: 400kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 30gFat: 25gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 5gMonounsaturated Fat: 10gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 800mgPotassium: 500mgFiber: 2gSugar: 6gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 15mgCalcium: 20mgIron: 2mg

Notes

For the best flavor, marinate chicken overnight and adjust spice levels as desired.

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