Peanut Sauce Chicken Skewers
User Reviews
5
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Prep Time
10 mins
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Cook Time
10 mins
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marinating time
30 mins
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Servings
4 servings
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Calories
512 kcal
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Course
Main Course
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Cuisine
American
Peanut Sauce Chicken Skewers
Description
This recipe begins by combining coconut milk with creamy peanut butter, warm spices like curry powder and turmeric, fresh garlic, grated ginger, and seasoning components to create a vibrant marinade. Chicken thighs are cut into bite-sized chunks and soaked in most of this marinade for at least two hours, allowing the flavors to deeply permeate the meat. When ready, the chicken is skewered—using soaked bamboo skewers to prevent burning—and grilled over medium-high heat. Periodic basting with the reserved marinade helps maintain moisture and adds layers of flavor.
Grilling imparts a pleasing char that contrasts with the tender, juicy chicken, while the marinade's combination of aromatics and spices results in a complex, with hints of sweetness, earthiness, and umami. Using chicken thighs instead of breast meat is recommended to avoid dryness. For equipment limitations, a grill pan or frying pan can be substituted, though grilling is preferred. Properly oiled grill grates can help prevent sticking and facilitate even cooking.
This dish benefits from ready preparation of all marinade ingredients and soaking wooden skewers beforehand. The turmeric imparts a bright yellow hue characteristic of the recipe. Salt is integrated into the marinade, with additional seasoning added to taste after cooking. Optionally, this marinade can also be applied to chicken wings or cooked in the oven if grilling is unavailable.
Ingredients
- ¼ cup coconut milk
- 2 tablespoons soy sauce
- 3 tablespoons peanut butter creamy
- 2 ½ teaspoons curry powder
- 1 ½ teaspoons Turmeric ground
- 3 cloves garlic minced (0r once heaping teaspoon of minced garlic)
- 1 tablespoon ginger don’t use ground dried ginger, freshly grated
- 3 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 Tbs sesame oil
- 1 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 pounds boneless skinless chicken thighs, cut into 1-inch chunks
- 1 tablespoon vegetable oil
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- In a medium bowl, combine coconut milk, soy sauce, peanut butter, curry powder, turmeric, garlic, ginger, brown sugar, fish sauce, sesame oil and kosher salt.
- In a gallon size Ziploc bag or large bowl, combine chicken and ¾ of the coconut milk mixture; marinate for at least 2 hours to overnight, turning the bag occasionally. Set the remainder of the milk mixture aside and refrigerate to brush on the meat while it’s on the grill.
- Drain the chicken from the marinade, discarding the marinade that the chicken has been soaking in.
- Preheat the grill to medium high heat. If you are using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 10 minutes before adding the chicken. This will help keep them from burning on the grill. Thread chicken onto skewers. Brush with oil; Give each skewer a generous sprinkle of salt and pepper on each side.
- Add skewers to grill, and cook, turning occasionally, painting with the marinade until the chicken is completely cooked through, reaching an internal temperature of 165 degrees F, about 12-15 minutes. Taste and check for salt and pepper level. Add more as needed.
Notes
- Oil grill grates well and preheat to high heat to prevent sticking and develop good char.
- Soak bamboo skewers in water for at least 10 minutes before using to avoid burning.
- Use fresh grated ginger rather than dried ground ginger for best flavor.
- Chicken thighs are preferred over breast meat to keep the skewers juicy.
- Add salt to the marinade for better seasoning; adjust salt after grilling if needed.
- If grilling is not possible, a hot grill pan, frying pan, or oven can be used as alternatives.
- Coconut milk enhances flavor richness, though nut milk or evaporated milk can be used with different results.
- Use a whisk for mixing the marinade thoroughly.
- Exercise caution when turning skewers to avoid burns; use tongs or oven mitts.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 512 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0.5lb | |
| Calories | 512kcal | 26% |
| Carbohydrates | 15g | 5% |
| Protein | 56g | 112% |
| Fat | 26g | 40% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Cholesterol | 143mg | 48% |
| Sodium | 1610mg | 67% |
| Potassium | 1056mg | 22% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 10g | 20% |
| Vitamin A | 13IU | 0% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 42mg | 4% |
| Iron | 3mg | 17% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
5
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