Description
Deliciously marinated chicken skewers infused with a rich peanut sauce, perfect for summer gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 lb boneless chicken (breast or thighs)
- 1/2 cup peanut butter (natural, unsweetened)
- 1/4 cup soy sauce
- 2 tbsp agave nectar or honey
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1 tbsp fresh ginger, minced
- 2 tbsp lime juice
- Skewers (bamboo or metal)
Instructions
- Whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, agave nectar, minced garlic, minced ginger, and lime juice in a bowl until smooth.
- Cut chicken into bite-sized pieces and toss in the marinade. Let marinate for at least 30 minutes.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers, leaving space between each piece.
- Preheat grill to medium-high heat or oven to broil.
- Cook skewers for about 10-15 minutes on the grill or 8-10 minutes in the oven, flipping once.
- Serve hot with extra peanut sauce, lime wedges, and cilantro.
Notes
For vegetarians, substitute chicken with tofu or seitan. Alternate butters can be used for peanut allergies.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Asian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer
- Calories: 400
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 30g
- Cholesterol: 75mg
Keywords: chicken skewers, peanut sauce, grilling recipes