Spicy Peanut Chicken Skewers (Printable)

Grilled chicken cubes tossed in a spicy peanut marinade, ideal for summer barbecues and flavorful bites.

# What You'll 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 fresh lime juice (about 1 lime)
06 - 1 tbsp brown sugar
07 - 1 tbsp sriracha or chili garlic sauce, adjusted 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 for serving

# Method:

01 - Soak wooden skewers in water for at least 30 minutes to prevent burning.
02 - In a bowl, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, brown sugar, sriracha, garlic, ginger, vegetable oil, ground coriander, ground cumin, and water until smooth.
03 - Set aside 3 tablespoons of marinade for brushing during grilling.
04 - Add chicken cubes to the remaining marinade, toss to coat thoroughly, then cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour.
05 - Thread the marinated chicken pieces evenly onto the prepared 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 developing slight char marks.
08 - During the last minute of grilling, brush the skewers with the reserved marinade to enhance flavor and moisture.
09 - Remove skewers from grill, sprinkle with chopped peanuts and fresh cilantro, and serve with lime wedges.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy and quick to prepare
  • Deliciously spicy and creamy flavor
02 -
  • Soaking the skewers prevents them from burning on the grill.
  • Adjust the amount of sriracha to control spice level.
03 -
  • Allow chicken to marinate for the full hour for maximum flavor.
  • Brush reserved marinade only in the last minute to avoid flare-ups.
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