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Thai Peanut Chicken Skewers with Jasmine Rice

A savory blend of flavors grilled to perfection

Experience the vibrant flavors of Thailand with these succulent chicken skewers smothered in a rich, creamy peanut sauce. Paired with fragrant jasmine rice, this dish brings an exotic touch to your dinner table with ease.

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Prep

30 min

Cook

15 min

Serves

4

Difficulty

Intermediate

Ingredients

Chicken and Marinade

  • 1.5 lbs chicken breast, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 3 tbsp soy sauce
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced
  • 1 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1 tbsp vegetable oil

Peanut Sauce

  • 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
  • 1/4 cup soy sauce
  • 2 tbsp lime juice
  • 1 tbsp fish sauce
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar
  • 1/2 cup coconut milk
  • 1/4 tsp cayenne pepper
  • 2 cloves garlic, minced

Rice

  • 2 cups jasmine rice
  • 4 cups water
  • 1/2 tsp salt

Garnish

  • 2 tbsp chopped cilantro
  • 1/4 cup chopped peanuts
  • Lime wedges

Method

  1. 1

    Marinate the Chicken

    In a large bowl, combine soy sauce, fish sauce, lime juice, garlic, brown sugar, and vegetable oil. Add chicken cubes and toss to coat. Cover and refrigerate for at least 30 minutes or up to 4 hours.

  2. 2

    Prepare the Peanut Sauce

    In a saucepan over medium heat, whisk together peanut butter, soy sauce, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, coconut milk, cayenne pepper, and garlic. Cook until smooth and heated through, about 5 minutes. Set aside.

  3. 3

    Cook the Rice

    Rinse jasmine rice under cold water until the water runs clear. In a medium saucepan, bring water and salt to a boil. Stir in rice, reduce heat to low, cover, and cook for 15 minutes. Remove from heat and let stand for 5 minutes. Fluff with a fork before serving.

  4. 4

    Grill the Skewers

    Thread marinated chicken onto skewers. Preheat grill to medium-high heat. Grill skewers, turning occasionally, for 10-12 minutes until chicken is cooked through and has grill marks. Brush with peanut sauce during the last 2 minutes of grilling.

  5. 5

    Serve

    Serve chicken skewers over a bed of jasmine rice. Garnish with chopped cilantro, peanuts, and lime wedges. Drizzle additional peanut sauce over the top.

Origin story

Peanut sauce is a staple in Thai cuisine, known for its deep and complex flavor profile, mixing the rich creaminess of peanuts with the salty tang of fish sauce and the brightness of lime. These skewers capture the spirit of Thai street food, bringing the vibrant flavors of Southeast Asia to your grill.

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