Best 8 Grilled Chicken Kabobs With Thai Peanut Sauce Recipes

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Grilled chicken kabobs are a delightful and flavorful dish that can be enjoyed as a main course or appetizer. The combination of juicy, tender chicken, aromatic vegetables, and a creamy, tangy Thai peanut sauce creates a tantalizing taste experience that is sure to impress your palate. Whether you're hosting a backyard barbecue or preparing a weeknight dinner, this recipe for grilled chicken kabobs with Thai peanut sauce is a must-try.

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GRILLED THAI CURRY CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH COCONUT-PEANUT SAUCE



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From food writer Alice Currah, these grilled Thai curry chicken skewers are a crowd pleaser for all ages.

Categories     Dinner

Time 40m

Yield 5

Number Of Ingredients 17

¼ cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
Zest of one lime
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
½ teaspoon ground ginger
¼ teaspoon ground cardamom
½ teaspoon salt
2½ - 3 pounds boneless, skinless chicken breasts
1 (13-oz) can coconut milk (do not use low fat)
¼ cup peanut butter
⅓ cup dark brown sugar, packed
1½ tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red curry paste
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, from 2 limes
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even ½-inch thickness between two pieces of wax or parchment paper. Cut the breasts into 1½" pieces and set aside.
  • Make the marinade by combining the soy sauce, dark brown sugar, lime zest, vegetable oil, garlic, curry powder, ginger, cardamom and salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix until chicken is evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Make the sauce by whisking together the coconut milk, peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce and red curry paste in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Add the fresh lime juice. Set aside.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat. Meanwhile, thread the chicken pieces onto skewers. Grease the grill. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning once, or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve the chicken skewers with the Coconut-Peanut Sauce and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 547, Fat 29 g, Carbohydrate 21 g, Protein 52 g, SaturatedFat 14 g, Sugar 14 g, Fiber 2 g, Sodium 1106 mg, Cholesterol 152 mg

CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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That peanut butter is relegated to the sandwich while sesame butter (tahini) is seen as an exotic food item is one of the wonderfully preposterous anomalies of American cooking. In the rest of the world, especially Asia, peanuts are special, used not only as a garnish but as a main ingredient in sauces. One such sauce incorporates coconut milk and classic Thai seasonings: curry paste or powder, nam pla, lime and cilantro. The coconut milk and peanuts make the mixture too powerful-tasting for most fish and too heavy for most meat. It is perfect, however, when teamed with chicken on the grill, especially boneless thighs.

Provided by Mark Bittman

Categories     dinner, main course

Time 30m

Yield 4 servings

Number Of Ingredients 9

1/2 cup natural peanut butter, preferably chunky
1 tablespoon curry paste or curry powder, or to taste
1/2 teaspoon salt
3/4 cup fresh or canned coconut milk, approximately
1 tablespoon nam pla or soy sauce
1 tablespoon lime juice
1 1/2 to 2 pounds boneless chicken thighs, cut into large chunks
Chopped fresh cilantro leaves for garnish
Lime wedges

Steps:

  • Start charcoal or gas grill or heat broiler; fire should be moderately hot, and rack should be at least 4 inches from heat. If using wood skewers, soak them in water.
  • Put peanut butter in a small saucepan over medium heat; add curry paste or powder, salt and enough coconut milk to achieve a creamy but quite thick consistency. Cook over low heat, whisking, until smooth; do not boil. Cool a bit, then stir in nam pla and lime juice.
  • Marinate chicken in this mixture for 5 minutes to an hour. Skewer chicken chunks, then grill or broil slowly, until nicely browned and cooked through, 10 minutes or longer. Serve hot, garnished with cilantro and accompanied by lime.

Nutrition Facts : @context http, Calories 723, UnsaturatedFat 34 grams, Carbohydrate 10 grams, Fat 59 grams, Fiber 2 grams, Protein 41 grams, SaturatedFat 20 grams, Sodium 669 milligrams, Sugar 4 grams, TransFat 0 grams

CHICKEN KABOBS WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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This intriguing flavor combination will soon be a much-requested family favorite.

Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens

Categories     Entree

Time 2h40m

Yield 16

Number Of Ingredients 13

2 large whole bone-in chicken breasts (2 lb)
1/4 cup soy sauce
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 teaspoon packed brown sugar
1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1 clove garlic, crushed
1 tablespoon vegetable oil
1 small onion, finely chopped (1/4 cup)
1/3 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup water
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon ground coriander
3 to 4 drops red pepper sauce

Steps:

  • Remove skin and bones from chicken. Cut chicken into 3/4-inch pieces. (For easier cutting, partially freeze chicken about 1 hour.) In large glass bowl, mix chicken and remaining kabob ingredients. Cover and refrigerate at least 2 hours, stirring occasionally.
  • Soak 14 to 16 bamboo skewers in water at least 30 minutes before using to prevent burning.
  • In 1 1/2-quart saucepan, heat oil over medium heat. Cook onion in oil, stirring occasionally, until tender. Remove from heat. Stir in remaining sauce ingredients. Heat over low heat, stirring occasionally, just until blended (sauce will separate if overcooked).
  • Set oven control to broil. Remove chicken from marinade; reserve marinade. Thread 4 or 5 chicken pieces on each skewer. Brush chicken with marinade.
  • Broil chicken with tops about 4 inches from heat 4 to 5 minutes. Turn; brush with marinade. Broil 4 to 5 minutes longer or until chicken is no longer pink in center. Discard any remaining marinade. Serve chicken with sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 105, Carbohydrate 2 g, Cholesterol 25 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 11 g, SaturatedFat 1 g, ServingSize 1 Appetizer, Sodium 280 mg

LIME-GINGER CHICKEN KABOBS WITH PEANUT SAUCE



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These chicken thighs are flavorful, moist, and very easy to make. And when dipped into an Asian-inspired peanut sauce, just wait for the m-m-m-m-m's to begin. I like to serve this with Cucumber Slices with Dill (a recipe on this site) and white rice.

Provided by lutzflcat

Categories     Meat and Poultry Recipes     Chicken

Time 2h30m

Yield 4

Number Of Ingredients 16

1 ½ pounds boneless, skinless chicken thighs
1 teaspoon salt
½ cup mayonnaise
1 tablespoon lime zest
1 tablespoon grated fresh ginger root
1 pinch salt and ground black pepper to taste
½ cup creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
2 teaspoons rice vinegar
1 tablespoon honey
1 teaspoon finely grated ginger
1 teaspoon sambal oelek
1 tablespoon warm water, or as needed
2 tablespoons chopped fresh cilantro, or to taste
4 lime wedges

Steps:

  • Pat chicken thighs dry with a paper towel, cut into 1 1/2-inch chunks, and sprinkle with salt.
  • Stir mayonnaise, lime zest, ginger, salt, and pepper for the marinade in a bowl until smooth. Place chicken in a resealable plastic bag, add marinade, seal, and massage the bag until all the chicken pieces are coated. Place in the refrigerator to marinate for at least 2 hours, or up to overnight.
  • Soak 6-inch wooden skewers in a bowl of water for at least 30 minutes.
  • Whisk peanut butter, lime juice, soy sauce, rice vinegar, honey, ginger, and sambal oelek together in a bowl. Slowly whisk in small amounts of warm water until dipping sauce reaches the desired consistency; set aside.
  • Heat the grill to medium-high and oil the grate.
  • Remove chicken from the marinade and thread chicken onto the skewers; discard marinade.
  • Place skewers on the hot grill and cook until chicken is cooked through and juices run clear, 10 to 12 minutes, lowering the heat if chicken is browning too fast. Turn skewers as often as necessary for even browning, and to keep the chicken from burning.
  • Garnish with chopped cilantro and serve with fresh lime wedges and peanut sauce for dipping.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 644.9 calories, Carbohydrate 14.2 g, Cholesterol 115.4 mg, Fat 50.1 g, Fiber 2.3 g, Protein 37.6 g, SaturatedFat 10 g, Sodium 1345 mg, Sugar 8 g

PEANUT BUTTER CHICKEN SKEWERS



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"Most people associate peanut butter with snacks or desserts. This fantastic dish proves it also makes a mouthwatering sauce for chicken."-Jeanne Bennett, North Richland Hills, Texas.

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Dinner

Time 30m

Yield 6 servings.

Number Of Ingredients 11

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
1/2 cup water
1/4 cup soy sauce
4 garlic cloves, minced
3 tablespoons lemon juice
2 tablespoons brown sugar
3/4 teaspoon ground ginger
1/2 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
1-1/2 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast halves
2 cups shredded red cabbage
Chopped green onions

Steps:

  • In a saucepan, combine the first 8 ingredients; cook and stir over medium-high heat 5 minutes or until smooth. Reserve half of sauce for serving. Slice chicken lengthwise into 1-in. strips; thread onto 12 metal or soaked wooden skewers., Grill, uncovered, over medium-high heat for 2 minutes; turn and brush with sauce. Continue turning and basting for 4-6 minutes or until chicken juices run clear. Place cabbage on a serving plate; top with chicken. Sprinkle with green onion. Serve with reserved sauce.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 286 calories, Fat 14g fat (3g saturated fat), Cholesterol 63mg cholesterol, Sodium 767mg sodium, Carbohydrate 12g carbohydrate (8g sugars, Fiber 2g fiber), Protein 29g protein.

GRILLED THAI CURRY CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH COCONUT-PEANUT SAUCE



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Make and share this Grilled Thai Curry Chicken Skewers With Coconut-Peanut Sauce recipe from Food.com.

Provided by Robbie 22

Categories     Asian

Time 40m

Yield 5 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 17

1/4 cup soy sauce for chicken
3 tablespoons dark brown sugar, packed
zest of one lime
2 tablespoons vegetable oil
3 garlic cloves, minced
1 tablespoon curry powder
1/2 teaspoon ground ginger
1/4 teaspoon ground cardamom
1/2 teaspoon salt
2 1/2-3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts (or thighs)
1 (13 ounce) can coconut milk, for coconut-peanut sauce (do not use low fat)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/3 cup dark brown sugar, packed
1 1/2 tablespoons soy sauce
1 tablespoon red curry paste
3 tablespoons fresh lime juice, from 2 limes
1 lime, cut into wedges (optional)

Steps:

  • Pound the chicken breasts to an even 1/2-inch thickness between two pieces of wax or parchment paper. Cut the breasts into 1-1/2" pieces and set aside.
  • Make the marinade by combining the soy sauce, dark brown sugar, lime zest, vegetable oil, garlic, curry powder, ginger, cardamom and salt in a large bowl. Add the chicken pieces to the bowl and mix until chicken is evenly coated. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 4 hours or overnight.
  • Make the sauce by whisking together the coconut milk, peanut butter, brown sugar, soy sauce and red curry paste in a medium saucepan. Bring to a simmer, then cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for about 3 minutes. Add the fresh lime juice. Set aside.
  • Preheat the grill to high heat. Meanwhile, thread the chicken pieces onto skewers. Grease the grill. Place the skewers on the grill and cook for about 10 minutes, turning once, or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve the chicken skewers with the Coconut-Peanut Sauce and lime wedges, if desired.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 628.2, Fat 33.8, SaturatedFat 17.3, Cholesterol 145.3, Sodium 873.9, Carbohydrate 29.6, Fiber 1.4, Sugar 23.7, Protein 53.9

SPICY PEANUT CHICKEN KABOBS



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A little sweet, a little sour, and a whole lot of flavor! These kabobs make a wonderful accompaniment to any party or get-together. -Nancy Zimmerman, Cape May Court House, New Jersey

Provided by Taste of Home

Categories     Appetizers

Time 30m

Yield 8 appetizers.

Number Of Ingredients 12

1/4 cup reduced-fat creamy peanut butter
3 tablespoons reduced-sodium soy sauce
4-1/2 teaspoons lemon juice
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1-1/2 teaspoons ground coriander
1 teaspoon ground cumin
3/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon pepper
1/4 to 1/2 teaspoon cayenne pepper
1 garlic clove, minced
1 large onion, finely chopped
1 pound boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes

Steps:

  • In a small bowl, combine the first 10 ingredients. Set aside 3 tablespoons marinade for sauce. Pour remaining marinade into a large resealable plastic bag; add onion and chicken. Seal bag and turn to coat; refrigerate overnight. Cover and refrigerate sauce., Drain and discard marinade. Thread chicken onto eight metal or soaked wooden skewers. , Grill chicken, covered, on an oiled rack over medium heat or broil 4 in. from the heat for 4-5 minutes on each side or until no longer pink. Brush with reserved sauce before serving.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 94 calories, Fat 3g fat (1g saturated fat), Cholesterol 31mg cholesterol, Sodium 275mg sodium, Carbohydrate 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, Fiber 1g fiber), Protein 13g protein. Diabetic Exchanges

THAI MARINATED GRILLED CHICKEN SKEWERS WITH PEANUT COCONUT SAUCE



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This is from Costco Magazine, April 2013 and is a recipe from Alice Currah's book Savory Sweet Life. It is totally awesome chicken!

Provided by DeidreJane

Categories     Peanut Butter

Time 30m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 15

3 lbs boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into 1-inch cubes
24 wooden skewers
1/4 cup soy sauce
3 tablespoons firmly packed dark brown sugar
2 tablespoons fresh lime juice
2 tablespoons oil
1 tablespoon curry powder
2 garlic cloves, minced
1 teaspoon finely minced fresh ginger
1 1/2 teaspoons ground cardamom
1 (13 1/2 ounce) can coconut milk (not fat free or light)
1/4 cup peanut butter
1/4 cup packed brown sugar
1 tablespoon soy sauce
1 1/2 teaspoons red curry paste

Steps:

  • Place the chicken in a medium bowl. Prepare the marinade: Whisk all of the ingredients together in a separate bowl. Pour the marinade over the chicken and massage the meat with your hands for 1 minute to coat the cubes well. Cover the bowl with plastic wrap and marinate in the refrigerator for at least 1 hour or as long as overnight.
  • (Soak the 24 wooden skewers in ice-cold water for 15 minutes to prevent them from burning, set aside.).
  • Prepare the peanut coconut sauce: Combine all of the ingredients in a saucepan and cook over medium heat for 3 minutes, stirring occasionally. Remove from heat and set aside.
  • Spray a grill rack with nonstick cooking spray and set the heat to high or use a grill pan. Thread 6 to 8 chicken cubes onto each skewer. When the grill is ready, cook the chicken for 8-10 minutes, turning the skewers over halfway through. Remove the skewers from the grill and allow the chicken to rest for a few minutes before serving.
  • Serve the peanut coconut sauce alongside the chicken skewers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 1016.7, Fat 40.3, SaturatedFat 20, Cholesterol 217.9, Sodium 1770, Carbohydrate 83.8, Fiber 2.1, Sugar 76.9, Protein 80.3

Tips:

  • Use high-quality chicken for the best flavor and texture.
  • Marinate the chicken in a flavorful mixture of garlic, ginger, lemongrass, lime juice, fish sauce, and brown sugar for at least 30 minutes, or up to overnight.
  • If you're using wooden skewers, soak them in water for at least 30 minutes before threading the chicken to prevent them from burning.
  • Grill the chicken kabobs over medium-high heat until they are cooked through, about 8-10 minutes per side.
  • Make the Thai peanut sauce while the chicken is cooking. Combine peanut butter, coconut milk, lime juice, fish sauce, brown sugar, garlic, and ginger in a blender or food processor and blend until smooth.
  • Serve the grilled chicken kabobs with the Thai peanut sauce, jasmine rice, and a variety of fresh vegetables.

Conclusion:

These grilled chicken kabobs with Thai peanut sauce are a delicious and easy-to-make dish that is perfect for a summer cookout or party. The chicken is tender and flavorful, and the peanut sauce is creamy and tangy. Serve the kabobs with jasmine rice and a variety of fresh vegetables for a complete and satisfying meal.

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