Description
Grilled chicken skewers marinated in a rich peanut-based sauce, served with a creamy, nutty peanut dipping sauce. Quick to make with bold, balanced flavors of ginger, lime, and sesame. Perfect for weeknight dinners or casual gatherings.
Ingredients
1 1/2 lb boneless, skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
1/4 cup low sodium soy sauce
2 tablespoons creamy peanut butter
1 tablespoon rice vinegar
1 tablespoon freshly squeezed lime juice
2 teaspoons sesame oil
2 teaspoons honey
2 teaspoons grated ginger
2 cloves garlic, minced
1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper
Salt and pepper, to taste
Store-bought or homemade peanut dipping sauce (no alcohol-based versions)
Green onions, sliced
Chopped fresh cilantro
Instructions
In a bowl or ziplock bag, whisk soy sauce, peanut butter, rice vinegar, lime juice, sesame oil, honey, ginger, garlic, and red pepper
Add chicken cubes and marinate for 30-60 minutes at room temperature
Thread marinated chicken onto skewers
Heat a grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Cook skewers 4-6 minutes per side, until golden and charred
Toss skewers with remaining marinade (optional for extra flavor)
Serve skewers with peanut sauce, sliced green onions, and cilantro
Notes
For a cold version, marinate overnight and serve with sauce chilled
Adjust red pepper amount for spice level
Use bamboo or metal skewers
Can be served with steamed rice, cucumber salad, or fresh pineapple slices for contrast
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 skewers and 2 tablespoons peanut sauce
- Calories: 420
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 540mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 34g
- Cholesterol: 80mg