Description
These Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers are grilled to juicy perfection and served with a creamy, flavor-packed peanut sauce! Marinated in a bold Thai-inspired blend of garlic, lime, and warm spices, these skewers are perfect for clean weeknight dinners, Thai buffet food ideas, or even casual guests dinner nights. Quick to prep, easy to grill, and packed with flavor!
Ingredients
For the Chicken & Marinade:
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1.5 lbs boneless, skinless chicken thighs or breasts, cut into bite-sized pieces
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp fish sauce
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1 tbsp brown sugar
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tbsp vegetable oil
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2 garlic cloves, minced
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1/2 tsp ground coriander
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1/2 tsp ground turmeric
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1/4 tsp black pepper
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Bamboo or metal skewers
For the Peanut Sauce:
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1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
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2 tbsp soy sauce
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1 tbsp rice vinegar
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1 tbsp lime juice
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1 tbsp brown sugar or honey
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1 garlic clove, grated
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1/2 tsp grated fresh ginger (optional)
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1/2 tsp sriracha (optional)
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1/4–1/3 cup warm water (to thin sauce)
Instructions
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Marinate the Chicken: In a medium bowl, whisk together marinade ingredients. Add chicken pieces and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 1 hour, up to 8 hours.
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Prepare Skewers: If using bamboo skewers, soak them in water for 30 minutes. Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
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Make Peanut Sauce: In a bowl, whisk together all sauce ingredients except water. Add warm water slowly until you reach a creamy, dippable consistency. Set aside.
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Grill the Chicken: Preheat grill or grill pan over medium-high heat. Lightly oil the surface. Grill skewers 4–5 minutes per side, or until chicken is cooked through and slightly charred.
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Serve: Plate skewers hot with peanut sauce on the side or drizzled on top. Add lime wedges for extra flavor!
Notes
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Chicken thighs stay juicier, but chicken breasts work fine too.
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Don’t skip the marinating step—it really boosts flavor.
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Extra peanut sauce makes a great dip for veggies or dressing for noodles.
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No grill? Use a broiler or grill pan instead.
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Want a little heat? Add extra sriracha to the peanut sauce!
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Marinating Time: 1 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Course
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai-Inspired
Keywords: Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers