Ingredients
For the chicken skewers:
1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces 🍗
1 can coconut milk 🥥
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 🍯
1 teaspoon red curry paste (or more if you prefer it spicy) 🌶️
1 inch knob of ginger, peeled and cut into 3 slices 🫚
Zest of one lime 🍋
1 teaspoon salt 🧂
1/2 teaspoon pepper ⚫
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 🌿
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts 🥜
For the peanut sauce:
1/2 cup creamy peanut butter 🥜
2 tablespoons soy sauce 🍶
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 🍯
2 tablespoons lime juice 🍋
1 tablespoon sesame oil 🌰
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic 🧄
1/4 cup warm water 💧
Instructions
1️⃣ Place the coconut milk, brown sugar, red curry paste, ginger, lime zest, salt, and pepper in a resealable freezer bag. Seal and shake to combine. 🥤
2️⃣ Add the chicken pieces to the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or up to 8 hours. 🕰️
3️⃣ Remove the chicken from the marinade and thread onto skewers. 🍢
4️⃣ Preheat the grill or a grill pan to medium heat. Place the chicken skewers on the grill and cook for 4-5 minutes on each side or until cooked through. 🔥
5️⃣ Sprinkle the cilantro and peanuts on top of the chicken and serve with peanut sauce. 🌿🥜
For the peanut sauce:
6️⃣ Combine the peanut butter, soy sauce, brown sugar, lime juice, sesame oil, garlic, and warm water in a bowl. Whisk until smooth and serve alongside the chicken. 🍯🍋🥜
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Marinate Time: 1-8 hours
- Cook Time: 10 minutes