Ingredients
3 cloves garlic
1 lemon, juice only
2 tsp turmeric
2 tsp dried coriander
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp salt
2 tsp vegetable oil
1kg / 2 lbs skinless boneless chicken breasts, cubed
4 tbsp natural peanut butter (smooth or chunky)
2 tsp soy sauce
2 tsp brown sugar
1 tsp lemon juice
1 tsp grated ginger
4 tbsp coconut milk
1 tbsp Sriracha sauce (or other chili sauce)
Salt, to taste
Water, to thin sauce
1 tbsp chopped peanuts, for topping
Instructions
- Blend garlic, lemon juice, turmeric, coriander, chili powder, salt, and vegetable oil into a smooth marinade.
- Coat cubed chicken pieces with the marinade. Refrigerate for at least 1 hour, or overnight for best flavor.
- Prepare the peanut sauce: mix peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lemon juice, grated ginger, coconut milk, and Sriracha in a bowl. Add water as needed to reach desired consistency. Season with salt to taste.
- Thread marinated chicken onto skewers.
- Grill skewers over medium-high heat for 8–10 minutes, turning occasionally, until chicken is cooked through and lightly charred.
- Serve hot with peanut sauce on the side, topped with chopped peanuts.
Notes
Chicken thighs can be used instead of breasts for extra juiciness.
Reduce or omit Sriracha for a milder sauce.
Increase coconut milk for creamier sauce or use chunky peanut butter for texture.
Can be baked at 400°F (200°C) for 20 minutes as an alternative to grilling.
Peanut sauce keeps in the fridge for up to 5 days; thin with water or coconut milk when reheating.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Main Dish
- Method: Grilling
- Cuisine: Southeast Asian
- Diet: Halal
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 520mg
- Fat: 19g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 11g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 37g
- Cholesterol: 90mg