Grilled Thai Chicken Skewers are the perfect summer dinner idea and explode with all your favorite Thai flavors. I love a healthy grill recipe that takes just a few minutes of prep time and is kid friendly. The marinade brings that perfect blend of savory, sweet, sour and spicy with peanut butter, sweet chili sauce, lime juice and sriracha.
These grilled thai chicken skewers were initially inspired by my Thai Pork Skewers I created a few years ago but I altered the recipe so the flavors work better with the change from pork to chicken. The chicken is a bit lighter of a protein so I increased the amount of acid to lighten the marinade as well, plus you must not skip that squeeze of lime over the top of the finished shish kabob.
When it comes to picking the actual skewer to use, you have many options but I always recommend some nice long, heavy duty stainless steel skewers. They are flat, which keeps the food from rotating on them when you turn them over and the longer length can fit so much food on one skewer. Wooden ones work and they are cheap, but even when you soak them in water first, they still like to catch on fire.
I know a few of your are thinking you’ll just skip the lime juice and cilantro to finish off the dish, but please trust me that these skewers need them to truly knock it out of the park. These additions aren’t just for looks. They bring the perfect amount of freshness to the dish and makes them completely addictive!
5 large boneless skinless chicken breasts cut into 1 1/2″ pieces
1 heaping Tb of peanut butter
1/4 C sweet thai chili sauce
1/4 C rice wine vinegar
1/4 C soy sauce
1/3 C lime juice
3 large garlic cloves, minced
2 Tb honey or agave
2 Tb sesame oil
2 Tb fish sauce
2 Tb sriracha
chopped cilantro and lime wedges for finished dish
Instructions
Mix together all the ingredients and let the chicken marinade for 3-4 hours.
Preheat your grill to medium-high and put the chicken pieces on skewers. Place the skewers on the hot grill and grill for 5-7 minutes, flip and then cook for about another 5 minutes or until the chicken is cooked through. Serve with a generous squeeze of lime juice and fresh cilantro sprinkled over the top.
Nutrition
Serving Size:1/6th
Calories:310
Sugar:11g
Sodium:971mg
Fat:11g
Saturated Fat:2g
Unsaturated Fat:6g
Trans Fat:0g
Carbohydrates:15g
Fiber:0g
Protein:38g
Cholesterol:118mg
**My friend, this post contains Amazon affiliate links which means I receive a small compensation if you make a purchase using my link, at no additional cost to you. And no worries….I only link to products that I both use and love! ~Carole
Carole Jones
Carole Jones is an Arizona-based cookbook author & food blogger. She's authored The 30 Minute Cooking From Frozen Cookbook and the self-published Take 5: Chicken e-cookbook. For the past 15 years, Carole has shared her culinary adventures cooking and baking for her six brutally honest children here on My Kitchen Escapades. Hot, crusty bread is Carole's love language, but her two adorable grandchildren are a close second. Yes, second. Don't judge.
4 comments
Marylou Hershberger
9 years ago
That looks delicious!! And I think I might have all the ingredients on hand. 🙂
Carole
9 years ago
That is always the best when a plan comes together 🙂
The air is getting cooler and the leaves are turning which means it is time to break out those fall recipes and start cooking with apples, pumpkin, squash, sweet potatoes, and cabbage. I have put together...
Here is another quick, easy and delicious recipe to use carnitas in. These crispy carnitas and onion quesadillas are perfect for a weeknight dinner or weekend lunch. The combination of rich...
When I make carnitas I always make a large batch. It always makes sense to do so and there are so many great dishes you can make from the carnitas (Mexican pulled pork). This carnitas enchilada recipe...
Enchiladas are one of my favorite dishes and a go-to weeknight dinner for our family. Whenever I make them, I usually will use a store bought canned sauce. I always say I want to make the sauce myself...
When it comes to Mexican cuisine, few dishes tantalize the taste buds quite like carnitas. These succulent, tender shreds of pork, infused with traditional spices, have been a staple of Mexican culinary...
Tater Tot Casserole is a must-have, kid-friendly recipe in my kitchen. This easy dinner recipe is simply the best because it is jam-packed with ground beef, corn, cheese, and crispy tater tots. When...
4 comments
That looks delicious!! And I think I might have all the ingredients on hand. 🙂
That is always the best when a plan comes together 🙂
Yummy! Thank you for idea Have a nice day.
Thanks so much for saying hi Milana!