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Thai Barbecue Chicken


  • Author: Dulcia
  • Total Time: Up to 8 hours 25 minutes
  • Yield: 4 1x

Ingredients

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For the chicken skewers:

1 1/4 pounds boneless skinless chicken breast, cut into 1-inch pieces πŸ—
1 can coconut milk πŸ₯₯
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 πŸ‹
1 teaspoon salt πŸ§‚
1/2 teaspoon pepper ⚫
2 tablespoons chopped cilantro 🌿
2 tablespoons chopped peanuts πŸ₯œ
For the peanut sauce:

1/2 cup creamy peanut butter πŸ₯œ
2 tablespoons soy sauce 🍢
1 1/2 tablespoons brown sugar 🍯
2 tablespoons lime juice πŸ‹
1 tablespoon sesame oil 🌰
1/2 teaspoon minced garlic πŸ§„
1/4 cup warm water πŸ’§


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. πŸ₯€

2️⃣ Add the chicken pieces to the bag. Marinate in the refrigerator for at least one hour or up to 8 hours. πŸ•°οΈ

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. πŸ”₯

5️⃣ Sprinkle the cilantro and peanuts on top of the chicken and serve with peanut sauce. 🌿πŸ₯œ

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. πŸ―πŸ‹πŸ₯œ

  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Marinate Time: 1-8 hours
  • Cook Time: 10 minutes