Easy Grilled Thai Chicken Skewers: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe
Easy Grilled Thai Chicken Skewers: An Amazing Ultimate Recipe is the perfect dish for any occasion, from summer barbecues to cozy weeknight dinners. This recipe features tender pieces of chicken marinated in a vibrant blend of soy sauce, lime juice, and spices, grilled to perfection and served with a creamy peanut sauce. The balance of sweetness and spice makes these skewers irresistible! Whether you’re feeding a crowd or looking for a quick weeknight meal, these flavorful Thai chicken skewers will impress everyone at the table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Category: Dinner
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Thai
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken breasts
- ¼ cup soy sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon fish sauce
- 1 tablespoon lime juice
- 2 teaspoons garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon ginger, minced
- 1 teaspoon chili paste (adjust for spice preference)
- 2 tablespoons vegetable oil
- Fresh cilantro, for garnish
- ⅓ cup creamy peanut butter
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1–2 teaspoons chili paste or sriracha (adjust for spice preference)
- Water, as needed for thinning
Instructions
- In a bowl, mix soy sauce, brown sugar, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, ginger, and chili paste.
- Add chicken pieces to the marinade; cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes.
- For the peanut sauce, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, honey, lime juice, and chili paste; add water to reach desired consistency.
- Preheat the grill to medium-high heat; thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill for about 10–12 minutes until cooked through (internal temperature of 165°F).
- Serve with peanut sauce drizzled on top or on the side.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 skewer (approximately 150g)
- Calories: 265
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 870mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 2g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 24g
- Cholesterol: 70mg